1 Samuel 17:26 And
David said to the men who stood by him, “What shall be done for the man who
kills this Philistine and takes away the reproach from Israel? For who is this
uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?”
Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his
righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Proverbs 4:25 Let your eyes look directly forward, and
your gaze be straight before you.
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is
just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there
is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these
things.
Giants. We must face them. Yet we need not face them
alone. Focus first, and most, on God. Read 1 Samuel 17 and list the
observations David made about Goliath. I find only two. One to Saul and one to
Goliath’s face, “Who is this uncircumcised Philistine that he should defy the
armies of the living God” (1 Samuel 17:26). David asks nothing about
Goliath’s skill, age, or the weight of the spear, the size of
his shield. But he gives much thought to God. The armies of the
living God; The Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel. In all,
the God-thoughts outnumber Goliath-thoughts nine to two.
How does this ratio compare with yours? Is your list of
blessings four times as long as your list of complaints? Are you four
times as likely to describe the strength of God as you are the demands of your
day? That’s how you face a giant.
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