“Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied. This day will the Lord deliver thee into mine hand; and I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee; and I will give the carcases of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel. And all this assembly shall know that the Lord saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the Lord's, and he will give you into our hands.” 1 Samuel 17:45-47 KJV
How many of us stand before our adversaries with the knowledge that "the battle is the LORD'S"?
When was the last time, when confronted with your Goliath, that your response was "but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts"?
Is it because we don't "know" Him?
David came to the army and was astounded that no one would stand up to the giant! He heard Goliath's taunts and then received rebuke from his brothers, because he stood up!
“And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?”
1 Samuel 17:29 KJV
"Is there not a cause?"
The army of Israel had come into agreement with the devil! They believed his lies and were already defeated before the battle had even begun! They "served" the same God as David, but they did not KNOW Him! They were a member of the Army of The Living God, and were cowering behind their tents! David was incredulous at their behavior!
David KNEW first hand God's ability and willingness to fight for him!
“David said moreover, 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.” 1 Samuel 17:37a KJV
He KNEW first hand "the battle is the LORD’s!"
And so can we!
The God we serve IS David's God. He has not changed! Get it in your head: He is the very same God and He still fights for us! He still IS!
Paul KNEW!
“For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.” 2 Timothy 1:12 KJV
You can KNOW too!
You can BELIEVE!
You can be PERSUADED!
But you have to give up the throne of your heart and submit to Him! You have to surrender to Him and let Him take control! There can be only ONE head! If you ask Him to lead, you have to be willing to follow! You are commanded to obey! To join His army you must repent of your rebellion and lay aside your right to your rights! Servants have none! It's all or nothing!
Enlisting in His Army gives you access to all of His Benefits! But just KNOW it's for life! No getting out for any reason! Oh, you can go AWOL, but I promise you, it will be a move you will regret! Time does not permit for me to expound on the benefits of our retirement!
You want to see the world? Enlist in The Army of THE LIVING GOD! You will slay giants everyday!
Even so - MARANATHA!
From 8/19/16
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