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April 18 The Philistine said to David, “Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the birds of the sky and the beasts of the field. Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, a spear, and a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have taunted. 1Samuel 17:44,45. This remarkable incident shows us that we are specially equipped by God to deal with the forces of the world. A young man, David, knew from experience that he could trust God. David was fully equipped with a sling and five small stones, although only one stone would be necessary. In contrast Goliath had a huge size advantage, depth of experience in warfare, a sword, a spear, and a javelin. But Goliath did not have the Lord! We cannot underestimate the favor of the Lord. He can guide us into battle and give us the victory. All praise goes to Him. A small boy has power and wisdom to slay giants when he has the Lord in his heart. Jesus has reminded us that we need not worry about what to say or do when we are ministering to the world. We need only to trust and obey. Our faith, placed in Jesus, will see us through with absolute assurance, no matter the odds against us. I have need of this faith as I encounter those in the world system who would try to sway me with their false conceptions of truth, their cravings for wealth, and their business dealings that sometimes hide ‘fine print’ of deception. The spirits need to be tested, and we know that the spirit that acknowledges that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, is the spirit that assures us that we have chosen the right path. Today, as always, we give praise to You, Father. It is Your Spirit that equips for these encounters with the world. Thank You for going with us. Amen. |
