A Giant Problem

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  Then said David to the Philistine, You come to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a javelin: but I come to you in the name of Yahweh of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. This day will Yahweh deliver you into my hand; and I will strike you, and take your head from off you;' 1 Samuel 17:44 WEB
  
  David walked out onto the battlefield alone while the army of Israel cowered in fear behind him. No one would face this giant of a man called Goliath, who taunted them twice a day for forty days (16). No one except this 17-year-old boy who had been spending time alone with God in the fields. When David heard Goliath's words he said, 'Who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?' (26) and then David stepped out to fight him.
  
  Being that Saul was head and shoulders taller than any of the people (1 Samuel 10:23) and the anointed king, he would have been the expected choice to battle Goliath. He probably would have won, but he didn't go, so instead we read about David. It had to a be a seriously one-sided looking fight to see a 17-year-old boy with a sling, walking out to fight a 9-foot tall giant of a man whose coat of armor alone weighed 126 pounds.
  
  When David stepped out to meet him, Goliath began to hurl insults and curses at him. David declared, even prophesied that God would deliver Goliath into his hand and that today he would cut off his head. David then proceeded to do just what he said that he would do. David demonstrated faith in action and wrote: 'I have put my trust in God. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?' (Psalms 56:11).
  
  When the Lord gives you an opportunity, step out in faith. Say, 'The Lord is my helper. I will not fear. What can man do to me?' (Hebrews 13:6). Don't look at your own abilities for He will give you more as they are needed. This is the path of promotion. You can do this. God is the one that makes it happen, you just have to put one foot in front of the other and keep a positive attitude about it. Stay the course. Keep the fire burning. Trust God and don't give up.
  
  Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for all that You have done for me. Help me stand as a strong pillar for You. Teach me, tweak me, deliver me, lead me away from temptation and help me to overcome any obstacle in my path. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
  
  Note: The recorded message, scriptures and text of this week''s message are now available: What Time Is It? - Part Two: Surrounded by Armies. We encourage you all to view it and look forward to your feedback and comments! ALSO, the highlighted group of the week is Spiritually Single: This group is focused on supporting those with loved ones who are "pre-believers", or are at different levels of faith, and have to deal with the special challenges involved. Let''s help each other with prayer, encouragement and wisdom. FINALLY, The Creation Photographers group fun theme of the week is "It Made Me Smile Today", based on Romans 12:12? As always, feel free to post any other photos, too!