1 Sam. 17

David was just a shepherd boy. He obviously got the short end of the stick in contrast to his older brothers who were preferred for war. They were a part of Saul’s army that was attempting to stop the aggression of the invading Philistine army. Goliath, the Philistine champion warrior taunted the Israeli army daily, challenging that an Israelite champion duel him for rights to victory. Everyone in the Israeli army was afraid, including King Saul. David wouldn’t have it. He accepted the challenge and skillfully defeated the giant with a sling and a rock. He had no armor to protect him. He DID have God’s power through faith and trust in His Name.

As an administrator at Trinity Christian School, I often would think, “I am not capable to be the leader of this school.” Instantly, I would put both hands in the air in praise and prayer and declare, “I can do ALL THINGS through Christ Jesus Who strengthens me.” God’s courage and wisdom would immediately transform my thinking, enabling me to proceed to attack whatever problem was confronting me. I proved it everyday for 16 years.

“You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.” [1 Sam. 17:45]