Mini David becomes Many Davids! Part 1

The Boston Red Sox vs the 3-0 lead New York Yankees in the 2004 AL Championship series, 2 Duke vs the 45 game win streak 1 UNLV in the 1990 NCCA Tournament, and the New York Giants vs Undefeated New England Patriots in the 2008 Super Bowl are all real world examples that we categorize as David's vs Goliath's. If you are anything like me you always wish you were in these epic sports battles so you can say you were part of the big upset. But do we really need to go very far to face a Goliath of our own?

We all have Goliath's that we face everyday! Our addictions, desires, past failures, regrets, family, whatever it may be we all have the giant Philistine in front of us holding us back. Many of us, myself included; take one look at the beast and say "I can't do this" or "breaking this habit, addiction, telling this person, or getting over this is far to hard I'll just wait".

Goliath's call to David in 1 Samuel 17:44 is the exact reason why many cower from the monumental battle. Verse 44 says, "Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the birds of the air and to the beasts of the field". Our struggles and failures hold us back because of the fear of defeat or destruction but so often we forget how big our God is and the amazing things he can do through those who are faithful.

The fear of Failure holds us back from anything and everything God has in store for our lives but David left no room for failure. He stepped out and trusted that God would come through. 1 Samuel 17:45-46 "you come to me with a sword and 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, and I will strike you down and cut off your head".

Whatever your Goliath may be are you ready to stand up and face it? Be Faithful and Trust because the battle is not fought by you alone. 1 Samuel 17:47 "For the battle is the Lord's, and He will give you into our hands". Is it time to defeat your Goliath? Allow David's strength and faithfulness be an encouragement as you begin your march on your own massive Philistine.

-Charlie Alvarez