God is the Great Equalizer. He chooses differently from who and what man chooses.
1 Cor. 1:26-28 puts it like this: “For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called. But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty.” (NKJV)
David was not physically a giant but he was spiritually a giant. The youngest son of Jesse may have been too young to be in Saul’s army but he qualified for God’s army. Let us learn this: One does not have to be a physical giant to fight anti-God giants! When you are spiritually strong you have nothing to fear. Remember this principle: “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds.” (2 Cor 10:4 NKJV)
God’s armor, which is catalogued in Ephesians chapter 6, is a “one size fits all” armor. You do not have to wait until you are an adult to wage spiritual warfare. Choose God’s side early in life, put on the “whole armor of God” and “stand against the schemes of Satan.”
“So David left the sheep with another shepherd and took off early the next morning with the gifts. He arrived at the outskirts of the camp just as the Israeli army was leaving for the battlefield with shouts and battle cries. Soon the Israeli and Philistine forces stood facing each other, army against army. David left his luggage with a baggage officer and hurried out to the ranks to find his brothers. As he was talking with them, he saw Goliath the giant step out from the Philistine troops and shout his challenge to the army of Israel. As soon as they saw him the Israeli army began to run away in fright. "Have you seen the giant?" the soldiers were asking. "He has insulted the entire army of Israel. David said, "Who is this heathen Philistine, anyway that he is allowed to defy the armies of the living God?" (1 Sam. 17:20-27 TLB)
When David left home that morning to take bread to his brothers, little did he know that performing that simple task would result in a life changing experience. His life would never be the same after that day for as he arrived at the battlefront.
David discovered two challenges: the challenge of opposition and the challenge of opportunity.
The motto of the Boy Scouts of America is: “Be Prepared.” The Christian soldier must be prepared for the unexpected. Walking by faith does not exempt us from opposition. Upon his arrival David discovered a standoff between the Philistine army and the Israeli army because of the challenge from Goliath for a man to come out and fight him. David was not a professional soldier like his brothers but he was not daunted by Goliath’s threats.
Some Christians are unnerved by opposition. They are naïve and certainly not realistic. Jesus promised that “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." (John 16:33)
And Paul, in writing to the Philippians, said, “Whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending as one man for the faith of the gospel without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you.” (Phil. 1:27-28)
Obedience to God will eventually result in opposition from the Devil. Be prepared! However, opposition can lead to…..
