Kind David
Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with 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 defied. This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand.” 1 Samuel 17:45-46
When we think of David, certainly the story of David and Goliath comes to mind. The young shepherd boy, David, probably only a teenager, armed with a sling and a stone, goes against a nine foot, well-armed, well trained, mighty warrior. The story is so well known that even unbelievers reference it.
But at the heart of the story of David and Goliath is faith that trusts in God. While Goliath had superior size, superior weapons, and superior experience, David had a superior God. God had delivered David from the “paw of the lion and the paw of the bear” (1 Samuel 17:37). David trusted that God would give him the victory over this giant enemy of His people. His trust in the LORD was not disappointed.
Great David’s greater Son, Jesus Christ, came to battle enemies greater than Goliath. He saw how your sin was weighing you down, like armor too heavy to carry. Christ came to take this heavy burden on Himself and free you from it. Christ battled Satan, that great dragon, in the wilderness and on the cross. Jesus tasted death, that great enemy, for all of us. And as He went into battle on Good Friday, King Jesus had perfect trust in His Father, saying, “Not My will, but Yours, be done.” (Luke 22:42)
And what was the outcome of these battles? “The Lord is risen, indeed!” (Luke 24:34) By the cross and empty tomb, Jesus cut off the heads of these great enemies, and through faith, Jesus gives His victory to you. “Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Corinthians 15:57) Forgiveness, life, and salvation are yours through King Jesus!
Dear Father, thank you for sending Your Son to save me from my enemies. Through Your Word, continue to strengthen me. By Your Holy Spirit, lead me to trust in you
For further devotional reading, read Psalm 5 and make the words of the Trusting King your own.