1 Samuel 17:45-47 (NKJV)
\u201cThen David said to the Philistine, \u2018You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts\u2026whom you have defied\u2026This day the Lord will deliver you into my hand\u2026that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel\u2026Then all this assembly shall know that the Lord does not save with sword and spear; for the battle is the Lord’s, and He will give you into our hands.\u2019\u201d
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In analyzing David\u2019s words to Goliath, we get a glimpse into how David intended to fight him, and why he wanted to fight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From David\u2019s speech, we see the how and the why of getting into any form of conflict, whether physical or spiritual. Here are a few lessons from David:
First and foremost, David never approached Goliath with any kind of human skill, wisdom, or strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
David did not trust himself. That\u2019s why he said, \u201cAll this assembly shall know that the Lord does not save with sword or spear, for the battle is the Lord\u2019s.\u201d
Let\u2019s constantly search our hearts to see whether there is any iota of self-confidence within us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If there is confidence in anything of the flesh or self, then we have missed the mark in our spiritual preparation for battle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We must always confess, \u201cI come in the name of the Lord,\u201d and not in our own name or ability.
Secondly, since you are not trusting in yourself, approach that conflict with great boldness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You need to speak with words of assurance from your Lord and be able to categorically say, like David, \u201cThis day, the Lord will deliver you into my hand.\u201d
Don\u2019t be afraid, shy, or timid in any God-ordained conflict. Be bold and audacious in your proclamation. That\u2019s the stuff the Daniels and Josephs had in Babylon and Egypt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They looked at the conflict before them and embraced it without shaking. That was the Stephen way also.
Thirdly, you must enter any conflict for only one reason: to defend the name of the Lord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You are not called upon to physically assault anyone to defend your God\u2019s name, but you need to stand in the battle because systems have arisen to tear it down.
Your motivation for entering conflict should be that \u201cthe earth may know that there is a God.\u201d Our jealousy for the Lord\u2019s name must compel us not to be silent.
Let\u2019s not shy away from spiritual conflict, from speaking the truth, and from defending the Lord\u2019s name in public space. Amen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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