"When the Philistine started forward to attack him, David ran quickly to the battle line to meet the Philistine." 1 Samuel 17:48HCSB
Growing up I had a circle of friends that did everything together. We would go skating, shopping, catch a movie and just you know do things that friends would do. If one was upset we all were upset and if one was scared we all were scared.
At our school we had a bully a lot like Goliath, his name was "Rock", day after day this guy would always threaten to beat students up if they didn't give "Rock" what he wanted. For the sake of peace most of us would speak to "Rock" and then take off running. There were times where if we saw him far in advance we would go the opposite direction, because we did not want to face our bully/"giant".
Goliath was just like "Rock" he constantly threatened people day after day. His threats paralyzed the people with fear and crippled their mindset with the belief that they were permanently defeated. A divine appointment led David to the Philistine, where he heard for himself the threats Goliath was shouting. Sensing fear from those around him, he inquired as to what would be given to the one who destroyed the giant.
One day in the cafeteria this one student who became tired of "Rock's" threats, decided to take action. Now everyone warned him to just be quiet, but on this particular day, just like David, this young man, decided to stand up and face this bully. He was taking a stand to protect his people and sending a message to the bully that , "I don't have to take your threats".
You see the odds were against David, he did not have fancy weaponry listed on his resume as a matter of fact he only knew what God could do through him. David's mind was made up, he was not going to let this giant haunt his family or friends anymore. Same holds true for the young man who stood up to "Rock", he took a risk.
While the enemy is still speaking scare tactics and has been on the heels of those around you. God is going to use you to rescue those in need. Others felt the hair on their neck stand up, as the enemy breathed threats on them. Yet he anointed YOU, with his power and strength to stand up to the giant. Your inner circle ran away because they did not want to face conflict, but you decided to stay and fight for what you believe in. Without a thought or second glance, you ran straight towards the enemy. As you were running to meet your giant, God was preparing you for the victory.
Sometimes taking a risk, can be painful, but you will not know, about the risk until you face the risk/"giant". Satan is nothing more than a bully and God wants you to know that he has given you the tools you need in order to defeat the giants in your life. This win will not come because you had a rock in your hand, but because of the anointing of God that is placed over your life, it is God that will give you the VICTORY!
