David had every reason to fear Goliath. In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef looks at what empowered David to face him instead.
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[00:00:00] You are listening to MY Devotional, the Daily Devotional from Dr. Michael Youssef and Leading The Way. Conquering Fear with Testimony by Dr. Michael Youssef Twice a day, the Philistine giant Goliath would emerge to taunt the Israelites. Why do you come out and line up for battle?
[00:00:21] Am I not a Philistine in our unnothe servants of Saul? This day, I defy the armies of Israel. To defy the armies of Israel was to defy the God of Israel. Yet not even King Saul who had more military experience than anyone else,
[00:00:38] who was six feet ten inches tall, the only Israelite with armor, who was meant to represent the living God, dared to accept Goliath's challenge. When David entered the camp and heard Goliath's mockery, he was livid that the name of God should be blasphemed.
[00:00:56] He asked, who is this unsurcomcised Philistine that he should defy the armies of the living God? Soon David was standing before King Saul ready to accept Goliath's challenge on behalf of the nation.
[00:01:09] David had every reason to fear Goliath but he conquered his fear because he trusted in the Lord God Almighty. He remembered his testimony of God's faithfulness and care. That was David's heart. He so revered the Lord that he was broken inside when he heard Goliath insulting God.
[00:01:30] It was enough for him to risk everything, enough for him to conquer his fears. David came to the front that they prepared for anything because he had spent many hours watching his sheep, praying and praising God, focusing on his faithfulness and majesty.
[00:01:47] He knew he could face Goliath because God would be with him. He told King Saul, this unsurcomcised Philistine will be like one of the wild animals I killed because he has defied the armies of the living God.
[00:02:02] David faced the mighty Goliath saying, you come against me with sword and spear and javalin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty. With that fierce conviction burning in his chest, David received the victory.
[00:02:20] When you feel worries and fears well enough within you, I want you to follow David's example and say, I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty. Say it every day, every time fear,
[00:02:33] Rears it's ugly head because when you testify to the goodness and power of the Lord who works all things for the good of his people, fear doesn't stand a chance.
[00:02:44] Let's pray together. Father, you are faithful. May we always stand on the powerful testimony of your goodness to us. We delight in you, our Savior, and Lord. We pray this in the name of Jesus, Amen.