Prepare: Faith is the key to face giant-like problems.
Read: 1 Samuel 17:20-40
Have you ever encountered a 'giant' in your life and wondered how to face it? Today's passage teaches us many things from the life of David.
That morning when he carried the lunch box to his brothers, he did not dream that he would be seeing a giant, let alone face one. Our life is not without giants. But how we face it is all that matters. Gigantic problems appear in our lives when we least expect them.
There were thousands of trained warriors facing the giant for forty days and all of them ran in fear when they listened to his words of blasphemy. David did not run away in fear, nor did he put it off for another day. He faced the giant with unshakable faith in God. Either you can turn away in fear or face the giant with faith. Don't put off facing your giant.
David's brothers called him names and scolded him. King Saul expressed his doubts about David's experience as a warrior. The giant himself considered David as a no good fellow. People discouraged David, but he was not deterred. Discouragements and disappointments are bound to come up in our fight against the giants in our lives. Don't give up.
David carefully chose five smooth stones. With a sling in one hand and a staff in the other, he moved purposefully toward the giant. He knew what he was doing and prepared to face the giant. Plan strategically with the wisdom God has given you.
Respond: Dear Lord, help us to be people who are focused on You so that we can overcome any obstacle. Amen.
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