"And the Philistine, said 'I defy the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together.' When Saul and all Israel heard these words of the Philistine, they were dismayed and greatly afraid."
I Samuel 17:10-11
Why were Saul and people so greatly intimidated by the Philistine? Because they had no confidence that the God of Israel was with them. Samuel had left the scene, and the Spirit of God had departed from Saul. So they were facing the giant alone. All that was left was their own human abilities that paled in the presence of the giant. So why am I so intimidated by those who speak against God? Because I know my own human weakness, inadequacies and failures. Who am I to stand against them? In the presence of the giants, I sometimes forget that God is on my side, and if God for me, who can stand against me? (Romans 8:31)
Today's Thought: I am no match for the enemies of the Gospel unless I know that God is with me.
Have e a confident day. Love you.
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