How did David have the courage to face Goliath? David was POSITIVE he would kill this man who was ten feet tall. David was so confident, he persuaded Saul to risk everything on David—not a soldier, but an untested boy. How was he so sure?
David had previously killed lions and bears when they snatched lambs. Who does that for sheep? And to grab their fur and kill them without bullets? What was David’s secret?
I don’t think even David knew at the time. But the text says it over and over: “The Lord was with David” (see 1 Samuel 16:13, 18; 18:12,14,28.) David was anointed by Samuel. “So Samuel took the horn of oil, anointed him… and the Spirit of God took control of David from that day” I Sam. 16:13.
That day God changed his life. God CALLED him to these battles. David had the confidence that ONLY comes from hearing the voice of God. When God calls you, He gives you ‘un-doubtable’ confidence. That is why this young man with no sword, shield, or armor, could run to the battle and attack Goliath. And look at this bold speech!
“You come to me with a sword, a spear, and a javelin. But I come to you in the Name of the Lord of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have taunted. This day the Lord will deliver you up into my hands, and I will strike you down and remove your head from you. And I will give the dead bodies of the army of the Philistines this day to the birds of the sky and the wild beasts of the earth, that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel.” 1 Samuel 17:45-47.
Do you ever lack confidence? Beg God to lead you! Once God speaks and calls you to His plan, you may never doubt again! But He won’t speak until He knows you are willing to obey. Pray. Lay all your options down before Him. He will show you which to choose.
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