Engage the Battle

1 Samuel 17; Psalms 9; Matthew 2

“All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lords and he will give all of you into our hands. As the Philistine moved closer to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him.”

1 Samuel 17:47, 48

Everyone faces challenges and battles; but, not everyone runs quickly toward the battle and the enemy to engage with them. David was drawn to the battle by the Spirit of God within him. He knew the Lord saved and that the battle was the Lord’s

Do we know those same truths?

Knowing who God is and what he does helps us understand who we are and what we should do. David ran quickly toward a giant because he knew the Lord and what God wanted to do in that encounter. We face giants of fear, lust, anger, bitterness, and pride every day.

Are we running toward the enemy to confront him, or are we cowering in fear?

Those around us also face the same giants. Our response in resisting the enemy in the name of Jesus will give encouragement and hope to others. The battle is the Lord’s. He has already won the victory on the Cross. Every day, we are called to resist the enemy and declare the victory as overcomers.

Are we running toward or away from our enemies?

“Lord Jesus, in your name I resist thoughts of fear, lust, pride and anger. Deliver me, for your glory.”