“47 Then 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.”1 Samuel 17:47 (NKJV) David was already the anointed King of Israel, but most people (including King Saul and Goliath) were unaware of this. […]
“41 So the Philistine came, and began drawing near to David, and the man who bore the shield went before him. 42 And when the Philistine looked about and saw David, he disdained him; for he was only a youth, ruddy and good-looking. 43 So the Philistine said to David, “Am I a dog, that […]
“Then he took his staff in his hand; and he chose for himself five smooth stones from the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag, in a pouch which he had, and his sling was in his hand. And he drew near to the Philistine.”1 Samuel 17:40 (NKJV) David fought his battle against Goliath […]
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”James 4:7 (KJV) It’s easy to complain when you have a problem – but if the devil is attacking you, complaining won’t help you. If you want to see the devil back off and run in terror, then you need to submit […]
“For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us.”2 Corinthians 1:20 (NKJV) God’s promises are a sure thing. Because you’re in Christ, you don’t have to earn or deserve any of the promises – they’re your by grace (undeserved, unmerited favour). All you […]
“31 Now when the words which David spoke were heard, they reported them to Saul; and he sent for him. 32 Then David said to Saul, “Let no man’s heart fail because of him; your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.”1 Samuel 17:31-32 (NKJV) David was on the battlefield simply because his father […]
“…who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?”1 Samuel 17:26 (NKJV) The King of Israel and its entire army were shaking in fear because of the giant that stood up against them, but David (who was really just a young shepherd boy) came on the scene boldly and […]
“4 And a champion went out from the camp of the Philistines, named Goliath, from Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span. 5 He had a bronze helmet on his head, and he was armed with a coat of mail, and the weight of the coat was five thousand shekels of bronze. 6 […]
“You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.”1 John 4:4 (NKJV) Think about the greatest challenge you’ve ever faced in your life. Maybe you’re facing it now. No matter how great it was or is, God is greater, […]
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”Joshua 1:9 (NKJV) Jesus said that in this world we will have trouble (John 16:33). Problems will come our way and circumstances will not always be in […]