“AS GOLIATH
MOVED…TO ATTACK,
DAVID QUICKLY RAN…TO MEET HIM”
1 Samuel 17:48-50 (NIV)
48 As the Philistine moved closer to attack him, David
ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him. 49 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.
50 So David triumphed over the Philistine with a sling
and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and
killed him.
The Bible say, “For forty days,
twice a day” (1Sa17:16 (NLT) Goliath
mocked the children of Israel. Today our giant may not wear armor and brandish
a sword, but he’ll taunt us relentlessly day and night about unpaid bills, past
sins, a failing marriage, or a job we detest. Goliath’s ancestors had been
Israel’s enemies and Joshua annihilated them all – except the inhabitants of Gath where
Goliath hailed from. Why do you suppose this is something of value to note? Because if we leave our old enemy a –leg- to –stand- on
he’ll rise to fight again. Perhaps dear
friend, you’re dealing with issues your parents and grandparents struggled with
– things like addiction, divorce, anger and depression.
When the Israelites
“heard the Philistine’s challenge, they were terrified and lost all hope” (1Sa17:11 TM). If that’s how you feel (been there and as I
share, I encourage myself), do what David did, “As Goliath moved closer to
attack, David …ran out to meet him.”
Max Lucado wrote: “We retreat
behind a desk, or crawl into a nightclub, or a bed of forbidden love. For a moment we feel safe, insulated,
anesthetized, but then the work runs out, the liquor wears off, the lover
leaves, and we hear Goliath again…Rush your giant with a God-saturated soul!
(Tell him) “Giant of divorce you aren’t entering my home, depression you won’t
conquer me, alcohol, bigotry, child abuse, insecurity…you’re going down.” When
was the last time you picked up your sling and ran towards the roar?
The Bible says, “When the enemy
comes in like a flood, the spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard (flag of
victory) against him” (Isaiah 59:19NKJV).
God has given us the power to fight this battle and win – let’s use it!.....to be cont'd
In Christ,
Playwright Janet Irene Thomas
Founder/CEO
Bible Stories Theatre of
Fine & Performing Arts
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