You Have The Heart of David!

            The Holy Spirit has me reading a reading plan. Today's chapter is 1 Samuel 17:1-54. 

As I re-read about David- oh, how I like David (: - my spirit became filled with such zeal, such hope for myself and others. There are many of us facing a Goliath of some sort right now. This person, place or things (whomever or whatever Satan is using) is seemingly larger than you. He/she/it antagonizes you and treats you as if you are inferior. This false sense of superiority comes from tradition; they are accustomed to feeling in charge, based on the way things have been for years and years. . . that is, until you stepped on the scene. Goliath sees the Christ in you and instantly despises you. v.42. This fact is also true for some of your family members who attempt to speak the things they struggle with on you; jealousy and other shortcomings. Don't allow those false reports of your intentions distract you. v.28. Goliath knows that greater is HE that is within you than he that is in the world. He talked big and bad but stayed in his place; BEHIND the line v.21. See, when you are God's chosen you run to and fro as you please, just as David did.  v.48

Goliath mistakingly believed that the usual would sustain him. v.23 Using what it looks like and a bunch of hot air to instill fear in others. But not so with you, says the Lord. The last shall be first and the first shall be last. Goliath had a little height to him but it is no match for the POWER OF GOD. The Lord was with David just as He is with you! You may be smaller/younger but you are strategic! You are well trained by the Holy Spirit! The simplest of things become mighty weapons in your hands! v35-37, 49. You may think you are behind in comparison to everyone else but that's alright! The Lord will release you at just in time! v.32 There are some who are fighters but you are a defeater!! That giant WILL fall !! 

There are others thinking that their age, status, lifestyle, etc. has made them ready for battle, all the while you are in the background getting prepared. v.13. They are all alike but you are different! You are the secret weapon! You may feel outnumbered or outweighed but the devil is a liar! The Lord is with you! Keep going! Even some who have walked with the Lord for much longer than you may not understand in the beginning but that's okay! Keep going! They will catch up in God's timing. v. 37. 

So when you feel an anger rise up within you because of the things done against the Lord, go with it. "Who is this. . . .that he should defy the armies of the living God?" v.26 That fire stems from the love you have for the Lord. You will need it to drive you so you can defeat this giANT. David ensured he had the situation settled in his spirit and pressed forward.v.25-27 He was strong and courageous! Ready to defeat the enemy that had harassed his people.  The Lord wants you to be courageous just as David was and to know that HE WILL deliver you as he's done in the past! v.37 The evil one cannot touch you! 

And be sure not to clothe yourself with unnecessary things. v 39 Don't worry about covering your flesh but your spirit. You have all you will ever need; the Lord.  People will begin to notice what the Lord is doing with you and try to traditionalize you; put the same things on you that they are clothed in but don't allow it. Use discernment. Be bold enough to tell them to keep all the titles, robes, entourage and fluff. Again, you have ALL YOU NEED. THE FATHER, SON, and HOLY SPIRIT ! So don't dress in mess! Carry the Lord in the battle with you!  

P.S Age DOES NOT MATTER! v.33, 42 David was only a boy but the Lord was able to use him because his heart was willing. He wanted to please the Lord and not others or himself.

Amen!