2/25/13 Weekly Grace Notes: Lions, Giants, and Bears, Oh My!

Part II of IV (Samuel 17): When boy-child David offered to go up against the 9-foot plus giant enemy Goliath on behalf of his nation Israel, his leader King Saul argued against it saying he was just a boy and Goliath was a warrior since his youth. In fact, King Saul and his entire army were terrified of Goliath as this Philistine giant mocked and ranted before the army for 40 days seeking to challenge one of them to fight to death. So why would young David volunteer to go up against a giant that even grown men were afraid to confront? He simply recognized that his Enabler was greater than his enemy—“The Lord that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine.” (v. 37)

It then follows for us believers that the strength to overcome the giants we face in our present can be drawn from remembering the lions and bears from which God delivered us in our past. 

Trying to change the direction of your life? Facing a new task that is intimidating?  Working with people who are difficult? Trying to let go of some things that seem unshakeable?  Trying to break habits that seem unbreakable? Trying to develop a skill that seems out of reach? Learning a new subject that is over your head? I encourage you to consider the following 5 W's & 1 H reflections in your daily meditation:

1. Recall who you belong to—the Great Overcomer Jesus Christ.
2. Reflect over what an awesome God He is who keeps you.
3. Remember past times when God gave you the enabling strength to overcome.
4. Remind yourself of where God has brought you from thus far.
5. Rejoice in knowing why you can overcome with God—you have His “sustaining” power within you.
6. Ready yourself to hear God's voice and act upon His direction regarding how He will equip you to prevail. 

Scripture meditation: Happy are those who reject the advice of evil people, who do not follow the example of sinners or join those who have no use for God. Instead, they find joy in obeying the Law of the Lord, and they study it day and night.They are like trees that grow beside a stream that bear fruit at the right time, and whose leaves do not dry up. They succeed in everything they do. (Good News Translation) Psalm 1:1-3

Comments

[Marjorie Savoie]

Thank you SO MUCH for this!! Very inspiring and encouraging!! God is pouring such great wisdom and blessing through you, and out into the world! Hugs, Margie