1 Samuel 17

And David said to the Philistine, You come to me with a sword and with a spear and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of Jehovah of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. Jehovah will deliver you into my hand today, and I will strike you and take your head from you and give the bodies of the army of the Philistines to the birds of the air today, and to the wild beasts of the earth, so that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel. And all this multitude shall know that Jehovah does not save with sword and spear; for the battle is Jehovah's, and He will give you into our hands.
(1Sa 17:45-47)

This is perhaps the most well known story in the Bible. The world loves this story because the world loves the underdog. David was battling against Goliath, the 9 foot plus giant who defied Israel. David was a youth. David had no armor. In fact, David did not even have a sword. Yet David realized something and that is, David had the living God on his side and therefore he knew he would be saved.

When the world looks at this story they want to make it about the insurmountable odds David overcame. I am sure you have heard of sports announcers describing an event as a David and Goliath type of match. Just recently the Golden State Warriors (worst team in playoffs) beat the Dallas Mavericks (The number 1 seed) in the NBA playoffs. After the game the Golden State Warriors wore shirts that said, “We believe.”

It is all about belief. The world will say it is about believing in yourself. They will tell you it is about being confident in you own capabilities. As illustrated by David, it is all about believing in God. David did not need the armor of Saul. David did not need a sword. Interesting enough, David did not need a sling or 5 smooth stones. All David needed was God. Why? Because our God is the living the God, and He can do as He pleases and He can very easily win the battle.

We battle everyday. James says that we war against our own members, against desires for pleasures. Romans 7 tells us all about the war against flesh and spirit. I do not know where you are in life, but perhaps the flesh is looking more and more like a Goliath in your life. Perhaps it is looking more and more insurmountable each day. Perhaps your flesh mocks your weaknesses, especially when you are reading your Bible or are at church. We all have a war happening, but remember, God wins every battle. Rely on Him. Trust in Him. Do not put on this world’s armor or grab this world’s weaponry. Simply be given away to Jesus, and allow Him to win the battle. Our God is alive, and He is very much for us!