Facing the Giants - Part III

1 Samuel 17:32,33  And David said to Saul, Let no man's heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine. And Saul said to David, Thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him: for thou art but a youth, and he a man of war from his youth. While everyone else in Israel was afraid of the Giant, including King Saul, David steps up and tries to encourage the fearful. It is as David was nonchalantly saying, "Don't worry, I got his guy, he's no problem!" David was calm, cool, collected and confident. There was no fear! Why? I'll tell you why. It was because he had great faith! David knew personally, just how big of God he served. Now please take notice of Saul's response..."Thou art not able...for thou art but a youth..."  Herein lies the problem. Like Saul, many Christians when facing the Giants in their lives are focus on themselves. Saul was looking at David's ability or lack thereof.  Saul said, "Your not able, your too little, your too young," but David had something that Saul could not see! The Hand of God! Amen!! When it comes to facing our Giants, it's not our ability, wisdom, strength, or experience that will give us the victory. It is God and God alone who brings victory. The truth is David's faith was in God's ability. When it looks humanly impossible or insurmountable we must remember our God is able!  Ephesians 3:20  Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. Again the scriptures say, "I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able...."  As you face the Giants of fear, failure, disappointment, heartbreak and testings, your faith must be in God's ability not in your own resources. David was willing to fight this Giant because the Lord Jehovah was on his side. Even the Giant thought this was going to be an easy victory because of the lack of ability and resources of David. 1 Samuel 17:42  And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him: for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and of a fair countenance. Listen when your up against the Giant don't allow your own limitations and circumstances negate your faith in God! What it really comes down to is who are you really trusting? When your relying upon yourself you will be subject to fear, but if your trusting in God there will be a clam, cool and collected spirit. Let's Face our Giants today with faith in God's ability.