The Bible Course Muestra

David, the Giant, and the Stones – God’s servant brings victory

Reflect  

We love an underdog story. From Rocky and The Karate Kid to modern films like 1917 and Creed, Hollywood has made its fortune out of the underdog. What if our love for the underdog has been wired into us by God?  

The story of the Bible has God choosing often not the strongest, the wisest, nor the eldest to carry out his purposes. Instead, He chooses the outsider, the forgotten one, the youngest, the deceiver, and doubter! God loves an underdog story, maybe because the underdog's triumph tells of the might of God.  

What’s the story up until now?  

Saul was an impressive choice as king, as the tallest and most handsome man in Israel. But he also had a shadow side. His insecurity and anger only grew during his reign. His inner character did not match his outer strength. So Samuel was told to look for Saul’s replacement. Enter King David – the least likely candidate! He was the youngest and presumably the smallest of eight brothers in the household of Jesse. So outwardly he was not impressive. But God’s X-ray vision examined David’s heart and found something far more important. 

What is the state of Israel and their leader when David arrives on the scene? 

David arrives on the scene not for a fight but as a delivery driver! Everything changes though when he sees the giant Goliath ‘defying the armies of the Living God’. Israel and its king were paralysed by fear, but David could not stand back and let this go on. He knew God’s glory was at stake.  

Despite criticism from his brothers, a doubting king, a mocking enemy, and a lack of armor, David drew his courage from God. He knew the ‘battle is the Lord’s’. So with one smooth stone, he floored the nine-foot giant Goliath, cut off his head, and allowed the rest of Israel to triumph over their enemies. Similarly, Jesus, like a warrior stepped into our battle with the giants of sin, sickness, evil, and death and won the decisive victory for us. What David did for Israel, Jesus has done for the whole world. The cross is the greatest underdog story! 

Respond 

At some point today read Romans 8.31–39 – because of Jesus we really are 'more than conquerors'. Speak these truths over giants you are facing today.