I've been reading in I Samuel. Earlier this week I read the story of David and Goliath. I've heard this story since I was a little girl, but something new struck me. David's faith was astounding! Mighty, victorious soldiers coward at the sight of Goliath. The King of a great nation was at a loss of what to do. This little shepherd boy comes to deliver lunch and says, "What are you so afraid of? Our God is bigger than that!" (My paraphrase not actually in the Bible)
David's perspective is what I admire. He didn't see the greatness of the giant because it paled in comparison to the greatness of his God. I want that kind of faith, the kind of faith that defeats giants - not for glory and not from personal strength, but because in perspective the God I serve is so much bigger.
The giants I face aren't often physical. I fight the giants of generational poverty, debilitating disease, oppression, violence, and hopelessness. My battle isn't a physical one, but a spiritual one. This week David reminded me that my God is bigger. I long for faith bigger than giants.
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