My Journey in the Battle

 

It is no coincidence I read this today…

I equate Goliath to this cancer they say I have. Like David I am preparing for the battle by trusting God. 

 Nov 6, 2024 at 12:15PM 

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My devotion the other day was about David’s battle with Goliath. No one thought he could defeat the giant. David had prepared his whole life for this moment by slaying lions and bears (which are big battles); probably not knowing he was preparing for an even bigger battle. 

Physically he’d faced tough enemies and triumphed. Spiritually…David had prepared for Goliath by trusting God to protect him in every tough fight. Thus, he knew what neither Saul nor Goliath understood: Those who trust God always win. 

This cancer diagnosis is a Goliath…Holy Spirit whispered…you have to remember Goliath was defeated!

Defeated not by telling faith and preparation to be seated 

As a shepherd boy David prepared for his battle 

Faith and preparation kept him in the saddle 

At the end of the day it was Goliath that was rattled

He misjudged his small adversarial foe

And quickly lost his battle from head to toe

A shot to the head sent him to the ground 

With a fall that made a deafening sound

The power of David wasn’t in the rock shot from his sling 

It was in preparing for the power trusting in God will bring 

As I seek to defeat this cancerous foe

I carry trust and preparation faithfully in tow

(Scriptural reference- 1 Samuel 17:32-47)

 Nov 8, 2024 at 12:59PM