2 Samuel 21:16 – “Now Ishbi-Benob, one of the descendants of Rapha, had a spear that weighed 300 bronze shekels, and he was armed with a new weapon. He had said that he would kill David.”

As I read, prayed, and mused on the Word of God today, the thought of progress and process filled my mind.  Something in 2 Samuel 21:16 stood out. I’ve read it many times, but today, it was highlighted.  David, the boy giant killer, now a victorious king with a history of victory, is afraid of a giant.

That speaks of a negative progression.  Paul speaks of the positive progression and transformation in 2 Corinthians 5:17-19.  Reconciled to God through the Finished Work of Jesus.   New Creations becoming!  2 Corinthians 4:16-18 gives reason for hope.  Our physical bodies are wearing out, but our spirits are growing stronger and stronger. (Key to that is abiding in Jesus and His Word abiding in us.) 2 Corinthians 3:4 reveals the source of our strength – GOD! Verses 16-18 reveal the process and progression of becoming!

David was fearless before Goliath.  Elijah was fearless before Ahab and the prophets of Baal.  Both, after great victories, feared.  One, the giant; the other, Jezebel.  Paul’s answer is GOD.  Keep the focus on God.  You didn’t do the exploits in your strength. “Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; BUT our strength comes from God.”

In Jesus, we live. In Jesus, we are transformed. In Jesus, we conquer.   If we keep pressing into Him. If we keep feeding on His Word and communing with Him through the Holy Spirit. If we keep our focus on Him, WE WILL progress and defeat Giant after giant without fear. Fear comes from trusting ourselves rather than relying on Him.

Lord, help us submit to the process and progress in You as we become overcomers! Have a wonderful day, but remember that Sunday is coming very soon! Keep Looking Up!