“And he took his staff in hand and chose five
smooth stones out of the brook…and his sling was in hand: and he drew near to
the Philistine.” 1 Sam 17:40
Ever
consider why David selected five stones and yet only needed one? David was prepared to face a full battle (5
stones), but God delivered him victory with the need of only one stone. It’s
like the two farmers who both prayed for rain but only one tilled his soil, who
prepared in faith? What giant/s are you
facing? Israel had no interest in facing theirs, they were dismayed and greatly
afraid (vs 11). The difference between David and the army of Israel was this:
it’s not what you’ve got, but what you use that makes the difference. David and
Goliath had something in common, both had great confidence; but the difference was
David’s confidence was in God and not his own strength. You don’t overcome your
giants with giant steps, but rather with faithful steps in a giant God.
All
David had was faith and a rock…and he defeated his giant; all you need is faith
in the Rock…to defeat yours.
HSAY…Todd
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