Read: 1 Sam. 17:32-19:24
When God wants to exalt a person, there is no one that can stop him. Even Saul, the king, could not stop the ball rolling. David was destined for the throne.
When David fought Goliath, he was tenacious. He knew that the power of God’s army was more powerful than any giant from the enemy. Goliath was no more than a taunting voice which is exactly what the devil is. We are the one holding the winning cards. We have the power of God’s army with us. It only took one stone. This stone stands for the Word of God. It only takes one scripture aimed at the target to make it fall.
David struggled to get his kingship. He had to fight many battles. He thought he was going to marry into the royal family only to have that dream snatched out of his hand. His next opportunity came when Michal fell for him. His bride price would be 100 Philistine foreskins. He brought 200. All of these obstacles were suppose to lead to his death, but only led to his success. Saul was more afraid of David than he was the Phillistines. David had become fly paper that Saul couldn’t shake off.
David had one ace in the hole which was Jonathan. Jonathan, Saul’s son, loved David and kept him safe and informed. He was a true friend. When David fled to Samuel’s house the Holy Spirit kept him safe in a very funny way. Everyone who came to get David ended up prophesying - even Saul. I have been in meetings where the Holy Spirit made people do some humiliating things but it was always for good.
Lord, help us to see that exaltation in the kingdom comes through much labor and struggle… but it is worth it.
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