The story of David and Goliath shows how good triumphs over evil no matter how big the problem. David was prepared to confront Goliath because he had already experienced victories as a shepherd. David’s father trusted him to watch over his flocks. That meant David cared for their needs and protected them.
David loved the sheep, so when a lion and a bear came after them, David killed them. This was a huge accomplishment for David, but God was with him. God had plans for David.
Have you ever had debilitating fear? When the devil can’t break you with one weapon, he will try everything he can to tear you down. Six years ago he tried fear and anxiety with me. He starting painting pictures in my mind that convinced me of death. When I overcame one attack, he would send another. He never let up. He came after my peace and confidence.
I had to learn to stand and resist my attacker like David did. David wasn’t going to let a lion or a bear destroy the flocks. The fear I felt, and the sickness that came were like the lion and bear. David used his past victories to know God would provide another victory. He saw Goliath as just another beast to conquer. “Not on my watch,” David declared. He knew God would deliver him again. The devil’s attackers are sent to destroy us. I’ve had to learn to say “No! Never! You are done!”
The devil will harass and use any weapon to make us so tired that we give up. His purpose it to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came to give us an abundant life. This is the very reason we must hide the Word in our hearts.
We all will have trouble in this world. The Word is God’s weapon to fight the devil’s lies and schemes. Isaiah 54:17 says, “No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is from Me.”
We all have lies of the enemy that come against us. No weapon formed against us shall prosper, nor will the accusations and condemnations of the devil tear us down. We have a better weapon. He is the living God, and His Word, Jesus Christ, lives in us. We can shut down the devil’s lies and tricks. Authority is ours in Christ Jesus.
The cross is good overcoming evil, no matter how big our problem. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, was entrusted to care and protect His Father’s flock. He knew the attackers would come to destroy His sheep. But Jesus took care of the sheep’s every need and protected them by giving His life for them. He sealed their deliverance.
What lie is the enemy using against you? God has a sword for you to silence and defeat him. It is His Word for your need. Do you know what that Word is? If you do, how real is its authority to you? Do you stand on it, wielding it, knowing God is your Deliverer? Jesus has taken care of your enemy. He has overcome. Now it’s your time to use the authority He has given you.
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