We are all familiar with the biblical story of David and Goliath. Even those who have never read the Bible know it. How the boy David stood up to the taunting giant Goliath and against all human odds slew the man with one stone flung from his slingshot.
The story is so well known that culturally we often talk about certain situations being a David and Goliath story, such as the sixteenth seed in a March Madness bracket defeating the number one seed. In fact, anything that seems overwhelming or unconquerable is referred to as our very own Goliath.
We all want to identify with David. Taking down the Goliaths in our lives. But it is so easy to move from being a David to becoming a Goliath.
Instead of praising God for his deliverance, we become arrogant of our achievements.
Instead of relying on God’s power, we are confident in our own strength.
Instead of remembering God’s faithfulness, we begin to believe we don’t need Him—or, at the least, forget that we do.
If we slide into this mindset, then it won’t take much to bring us down. One small “stone” in a very vulnerable spot can make us crumple.
We have seen it before. Al Capone was caught on tax evasion. A lowly accountant brought down the notorious gangster. World leaders, famous athletes, renowned pastors have all had their secrets unveiled. But before we take comfort in thinking that only the famous and powerful are the ones to fall, the Bible doesn't distinguish between those in the public eye and those who are not. The only distinction is pride verses humility.
“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom. Psalm 11:2
So go out and slay those giants — in prayer and with the confidence in the power of God—and then with a humble heart thank Him for the victory.
The story is so well known that culturally we often talk about certain situations being a David and Goliath story, such as the sixteenth seed in a March Madness bracket defeating the number one seed. In fact, anything that seems overwhelming or unconquerable is referred to as our very own Goliath.
We all want to identify with David. Taking down the Goliaths in our lives. But it is so easy to move from being a David to becoming a Goliath.
Instead of praising God for his deliverance, we become arrogant of our achievements.
Instead of relying on God’s power, we are confident in our own strength.
Instead of remembering God’s faithfulness, we begin to believe we don’t need Him—or, at the least, forget that we do.
If we slide into this mindset, then it won’t take much to bring us down. One small “stone” in a very vulnerable spot can make us crumple.
We have seen it before. Al Capone was caught on tax evasion. A lowly accountant brought down the notorious gangster. World leaders, famous athletes, renowned pastors have all had their secrets unveiled. But before we take comfort in thinking that only the famous and powerful are the ones to fall, the Bible doesn't distinguish between those in the public eye and those who are not. The only distinction is pride verses humility.
“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom. Psalm 11:2
So go out and slay those giants — in prayer and with the confidence in the power of God—and then with a humble heart thank Him for the victory.
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