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Defeating The EnemyDefeating The Enemy
As Goliath moved . . . to attack, David quickly ran . . . to meet him. 1 Samuel 17:48 NLT
The Bible says, "For forty days, twice a day" (1 Samuel l17:16 NLT) Goliath mocked the children of Israel . Now your giant may not wear armor and brandish a sword, but he'll taunt you day and night about unpaid bills, past sins, a failing marriage, or a job you detest. Goliath's ancestors had been Israel 's enemies and Joshua annihilated them all - except the inhabitants of Gath where Goliath hailed from.
Why is that important to note? Because if you leave your old enemy a leg to stand on he'll rise to fight again. Maybe you're dealing with issues your parents and grandparents grappled with - things like addiction, divorce, anger and depression. When the Israelites "heard the Philistine's challenge, they were terrified and lost all hope" (1 Samuel 17:11 TM). If that's how you feel, do what David did, "As Goliath moved closer to attack, David . . . ran out to meet him."
Max Lucado writes: "We retreat behind a desk, or crawl into a nightclub, or a bed of forbidden love. For a moment we feel safe, insulated, anaesthetized, but then the work runs out, the liquor wears off, the lover leaves, and we hear Goliath again . . . Rush your giant with a God-saturated soul! [Tell him] "Giant of divorce you aren't entering my home, depression you won't conquer me, alcohol, bigotry, child abuse, insecurity . . . you're going down." When was the last time you picked up your sling and ran towards the roar?
The Bible says, "When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard [flag of victory] against him" (Isaiah 59:19). God has given you the power to fight this battle and win - use it!
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