David was on the Lord’s side. David believed in the goodness and power of God. The Lord’s presence empowered David to prevail against his enemy.
Young David to King Saul: “The Lord who rescued me (David) from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine.” King Saul said to David, “Go, and the Lord be with you!” David fastened his sword to his armor and tried to walk, for he had not tested them. David said to Saul, “I cannot walk with these, for I have not tested them.” So David took them off.” [1]
When the Lord is on one’s side, expensive accessories are unnecessary.
“He (Goliath the giant) said to David, ‘Am I a dog that you come at me with sticks?’ The Philistine cursed David by his gods. ‘Come here,’ he said, ‘and I’ll give your flesh to the birds and the wild animals!’” [2]
The devil always reviles and demeans those who dare to stand up to him. He wants the Lord’s servant to believe that his power is greater than God’s. What a joke he is!
“David said to the Philistine, ‘You come against me with sword, spear, and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD ALMIGHTY, the GOD of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. This day the Lord will deliver you into my hands, and I’ll strike you down and cut off your head. This very day I will give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds and the wild animals, and the whole world will know that there is a GOD in Israel. All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.’” [3]
David refused to be intimidated by the bully. Faith in God empowers the little guy to say to the big guy, “I’m not backing down. No, I am going to win.” Paul wrote the following exhortation to Timothy, “Don’t be frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved—and that by God.” [4]
“As the Philistine moved closer to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him. Reaching into his bag and taking out a stone, he slung it and struck the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell face-down on the ground.” [5]
By faith in God, David ran towards the foe and defeated him quickly.
“In everything he did he (David) had great success, because the Lord was with him.” [6]
“Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for giving David the victory over the giant. Thank you for calling us to Your side and anointing us to conquer those who seek to destroy us. In Jesus’ Name, I pray. Amen.”
[1] 1 Samuel 17:37, 39
[2] 1 Samuel 17: 43-44
[3] 1 Samuel 17:45-47
[4] Philippians 1:28
[5] 1 Samuel 17:48-49
[6] 1 Samuel 18:14
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