Eguh Nnamdi’s Nugget
Topic: THE GOLIATH
Word: 1 Samuel 17:4 KJV
“And there went out a champion out of the camp of the Philistines, named Goliath, of Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span.”
Here's My Take:
WHO IS THE GOLIATH?
GOLIATH was a Philistine, precisely from Gath. He was a Giant, not just that, he was a man with years of experience in war. But according to the Bible, he was not the only Giant from Gath, there were about four others (2 Samuel 21:16-21, 1 Chronicles 20:5). But it seems that he was the first of them all. The Bible called him, Philistine champion.
But amongst his brethren, he was the most popular. Because he was the first giant to be recognized. Other Giants also became popular when their own time manifested.
Then as a man of war from his youth and as the current champion, his ultimate goal is to win. His stature and his status stood as a threat to anyone who dared to challenge him. Even if his opponent was stronger, he'll dare not fight him, because of his status and stature. He used that and intimidated his opponent, including King Saul. But a little boy, by the name David, defiled him.
Conclusion:
God will use you to defile every Giant in your life only if you let yourself not be intimidated by him.
Song:
There a precious fountain,
Free to all—a healing stream,
Flows from Calv’ry’s mountain.
In the cross, in the cross,
Be my glory ever;
From the cross my ransomed soul
Nothing then shall sever.
Prayer:
Lord use me to defile every Goliath that has come to trouble my life and my family. In Jesus name. Amen.