David's Witness Against Goliath

45David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and 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. 46This day theLord 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. 47All 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.”  (1 Samuel 17)

Thoughts: This passage of David's confronting the giant Goliath in battle was doubtless memorized by many in Israel.  There are many themes here that are found over and over again.  For example- "It is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves."  Or "the battle it the Lord's."  
     David had a secret weapon- and it was God.  Goliath only had a sword, spear, and javelin.  He had all the right weapons- the height and the strength.  David did not have enough strength or power on his own.  He was in a vulnerable position and his only resource was God.  David found bravery, courage, and boldness in God.  More than that, God actually helped him to overcome a giant.  He still helps us to have courage and to overcome the mountains and gians that we face.  

Prayer: Lord, let me not forget your power that helps me overcome the giants against me.