Facing the Giants - Part II

1 Samuel 17:23,24  And as he talked with them, behold, there came up the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, out of the armies of the Philistines, and spake according to the same words: and David heard them. And all the men of Israel, when they saw the man, fled from him, and were sore afraid. Yes, it is true that the majority of people, when they see the Giant standing in front of them, run and flee from it!  When the trial looks too hard, when the burden is too heavy, when the obstacle is too big, when the enemy is too strong, that's when we give in to fear and run. The opposite of fear is faith! A faith in the God in whom nothing is too hard, too big, too heavy or too strong for Him to overcome! While the majority will run from the Giant there was one man that was willing to step up and face the Giant.  1 Samuel 17:26  And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?  David stood up with great courage and boldness and said, "Are we going to let this guy talk about our Saviour that way."  You see David realized that this Giant was much more than just a personal threat. There was more at stake here than just losing a street fight with a Philistine. The testimony of God was at stake! 1 Samuel 17:28,29  And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down hither? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thine heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle.  And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?  Even after a false accusation from his oldest brother, David still remained focus on the task at hand. David was willing to stand up for the cause! Is there not a cause? Is there not a reason to face the Giants in our lives?  Listen friend, the testimony of God is at stake! By running we are saying that God is not big enough, strong enough or wise enough to help me overcome the Giant! When we respond to the Giants with fear we miss out on a great opportunity to show the world, just how big of a God we serve! Are you willing to be like David and stand up for the cause of Christ and face the Giants in your life with faith in Almighty God? It's not time to run and hide! It's time to stand up, stand up for Jesus and face the Giant! Is there not a cause?