Saul experienced significant failure as a leader. His downfall was contributed by his disobedience to God's commands. He was somehow thinking he is above the law, he decided it would be acceptable to disobey and come up with excuses for himself. Saul did not take time to listen and take action to obey and do God's will. To Saul, the Giants he is facing is his personality and behavior. Throughout the book we see signs of pride, selfishness, self-deception, personal insecurity, low self-worth and extreme paranoia.
After Saul, was David, a shepherd boy too small for a suit of armor, strides out bravely to meet Goliath's challenge. But as God says, Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." David has the kind of heart God can work with, he absolute belief that God will conquer. Out of the many other dangers and fears, David's heart is with God.
At that time, David is facing one Giant at a time, for me how many giants am I facing today. It might be countless. It will be feelings of inadequacy, fear of failure, guilt over past mistakes, fear of disease or death...... Actually I can go on and on.
Praise God, for leading me back to the story of David
Praise God, for you have help David overcome and conquered Goliath
Praise God, I am sure you will also help me overcome and conquered the Giants I am facing today.
Lord, continue to increase my confidence in you and show me ways to fight the battle that I am going to face.
Amen.
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