Who do you fear?
Perceive: One practice by ancient armies was to decide the outcome of war through chosen warriors. These champions would meet in the middle, fight each other, and the winner would decide the fate of the combat. This type of warfare reduced the amount of bloodshed and loss of life. Saul’s army is facing an encounter with the Philistines championed by a giant named Goliath. Goliath taunts the army of God; especially it’s fearful king. Goliath was about nine feet tall and appeared invincible to the entire army. No doubt Saul was worried since he was a tall and impressive making him the most obvious Israeli choice to fight the giant Goliath.
Practice: Sometimes our enemies appear much more invincible than they are. Fear has a way of gripping a man's mind and causing him to lose a godly perspective. Jesus said it well in Matthew 10:28, "And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell." It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of a living God (Hebrews 10:31).
Pray: Lord, give me an extra special sense of Your power, presence, and purpose when I face overwhelming odds or unanticipated danger.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
Practice: Sometimes our enemies appear much more invincible than they are. Fear has a way of gripping a man's mind and causing him to lose a godly perspective. Jesus said it well in Matthew 10:28, "And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell." It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of a living God (Hebrews 10:31).
Pray: Lord, give me an extra special sense of Your power, presence, and purpose when I face overwhelming odds or unanticipated danger.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
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