Thoughts for another day

Aug. 5, 2013.

Today's verse: 1 Sam. 17:45. Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied. (KJV)

(Pls. read the above before you read further.  Thanks)

When David the ruddy shepherd boy decided to combat the giant Goliath before whom the best of the army of Israel shuddered and dare not be anywhere near him, he did not shirk for a moment in his zeal to face this huge enemy.  His confidence was primarily in the God he worshipped and served and also that he had killed both a lion and a bear.  But his readiness to accept Goliath’s challenge was entirely because he ‘knew’ God.  Now for a moment imagine David facing this huge man, brass helmet on head, a coat of scale armor; all accompaniments to face any enemy, with even a spear, huge and imposing like a weaver’s rod.  Before him stood David, young and fair, a tad lanky; with just five stones in his bag and a sling in hand.   Now what’s that before an armed giant of a man? 

But what David had was more than enough to face even an army of Goliaths: He had the company of the LORD of hosts, Who had chosen to be the God of the armies of Israel; which of all people in Israel, David alone knew.  And imagine the scene, the young shepherd boy runs toward his adversary and before anyone could lay a thing in mind, the giant is on the floor his head cut and the shepherd boy gleefully shaking it holding it firmly by the hair, even how with helmet girded.  The armies of the Philistines and the Israelites both freeze for a moment then both surge with energy – one to run as quick as their legs could carry and the other to pursue and destroy them.  What a victory that was for the Israelites given by the Master of the universe, called Yahweh God, the LORD of hosts. 

I now take you to the goliath-like problems in your life. Never forget that the LORD of hosts, your Father God is beside you, and face your problems with His strength and He will help you prevail, no matter how huge your problem or how impossible your situation seems.  Always keep in mind that for Him, nothing is impossible and He loves you and you are precious to Him.