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 TO YOU?
6. A BULLY (1 Samuel 17:8-11 KJV):
I don't know why I still have this belief that Goliath was not as strong as we thought. For me, it's just that he uses his stature as an advantage. That alone will put fear in the minds of his opponents and get them discouraged from fighting him. We have met people who are bigger than us, and we assume that because they are bigger, that's how their strategy will be.
But it will interest you to know that strategy is not measured by size. Strength can be, but strategy isn't. Goliath had the size and equally the strength; that's why he could lift a spear as thick as a weaver's beam. But David didn't have the size or the strength—yet he had the strategy and the ability. That was why he was able to defeat him.
Beloved, a man who has good stature (all it takes) and strength doesn't rely on God; he already thinks he has all he wants. But a boy without strength or stature has only one thing to do: rely totally on God. When you put all your trust in your skills, wisdom, and might, you're already telling God you can do it by yourself. But when you rely on Him totally, you're putting Him ahead of you.
Conclusion:
Beloved, a bully will always use what he has to intimidate his victim. But don't get intimidated by what you see, for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal.
Song: by Hope Rachelle Darst
The enemy has no rights
To come near my family
No scheme could ever undo God's plans
No matter the circumstance
The cross has sealed my destiny
Oh, in the mighty name of Jesus, I pray
Calling on the power of Heaven, I proclaim
That every weapon formed against me must break
In the mighty name of Jesus
Prayer:
Lord, we make a demand for boldness to stand up to any Goliath around us, Lord in Jesus name. Amen.