This has long been one of my favorite stories in the Bible because there are so many applicable spiritual truths in it that one could spend a year preaching and teaching from this story and still not exhaust it. That being said, I won’t attempt to do that here or over the next year, but I do want to highlight one question that comes to mind when I read it: “What Is Your Weapon of Choice in Conflict?”
This was a physical, natural battle but was also a spiritual one. The spiritual ramifications are brilliantly obvious and powerful. But let’s go back to the story and consider David’s preparation to lead the Nation. This is just another part of his training and preparation. God was testing his heart, commitment, confidence, and courage. Did he truly believe that God would deliver the undefeatable enemy into his hands? Did he truly believe that God would use the tools or weapons that he was familiar with to do the job? Did he truly believe that God would honor His word to Israel and therefore the victory was won before he even fought the battle? YES! Yes, to each question. Yes, David was developing his heart which God would later declare was one “after His own.”
Too many times we try to fight battles using weapons we do not know how to use or are not suited for the job. David resisted that temptation and used what he was skilled with. What weapons are we skilled at using? Is it swords and spears or The Word of God? Are we adept at using words of oratory or the power of prayer? Are we skilled at trusting the arm of flesh or the power of God? In which arena are we most comfortable the flesh or the Spirit? All of those questions are vital in determining whether we are successful or not in our spiritual battle.
We have the many promises of the Lord regarding overcoming and the abundant life and yet too often we revert to relying on the flesh and the natural to accomplish the spiritual and supernatural. That is like taking a trying to go to the moon with a cardboard box with wings propelled with rubber bands. IMPOSSIBLE! But with God, All Things Are Possible! Therefore, depending on Him is the only logical and sensible place to turn. He can take His infinite power and wisdom and enable natural forces to produce supernatural results. That’s why “knowing Him” and engaging in the Study of His Word and Prayer is so vital to our Spiritual Walk and Warfare.
So, as you go through this day and face the giants in your life my prayer is that you Go In The Name of the Lord! May the blessings of God be upon you richly as you enjoy this beautiful day the Lord has made!
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