The Philistine army

READ
| 1 Samuel 17:24-47

The Philistine army was ready to fight. Merely a boy, David traveled from his
home to the battlefront in order to check on his brothers and supply them with
food. There, he heard the notorious Goliath threaten Israel. The young Israelite
was outraged: Who was this giant to challenge the Lord’s army? 

David sensed God’s direction and obeyed. 

A battle ensued between a giant and a boy, but the almighty God stood with the
youth. Goliath, along with the entire Philistine army, was defeated. 

 

This is truly an amazing story—we rarely hear of anything this miraculous in
our world today. But we, like David, can live triumphantly, even in the midst
of terrifying and “impossible” circumstances. First, we need to understand
success from the Lord’s perspective: Goals should align with Scripture; then
our heavenly Father directs us, and we follow with confidence. 

 

Second, we—like David—ought to have a clear picture of what needs to be
accomplished. Good goals should be clear enough to write in a sentence or two.
For example, David’s aim was to free God’s people from their enemies. Our goals
may be huge and lifelong, like modeling dependence on Jesus for our children.
Others, such as creating a weekly family night, are simpler to achieve. 

 

Whether facing a daunting challenge like David’s or an easier undertaking, you
should live intentionally. Ask the Lord for direction and purpose as you write
down goals, both big and small. The same God who led David in victory desires
to lead you today. 

 

Yours In Christ Jesus

Johnny G. Camarillo