Can’t Go Back

Saul took him {David} that day, and would not let him go home to his father's house anymore. (1 Samuel 18:2)

King Saul was deeply impressed by the bravery and skill of David, who slew the giant and brought about a rousing and improbable victory for Israel. Of course, it was not David's abilities alone that won the battle, but his faith in the Lord. David knew God intimately, quite unlike Saul and his army — and it is still true that the God’s children do mighty feats impossible for children of the world. Thus, every spiritual victory comes from the depths of our faith and our knowledge of God. Welcome to the victorious life.

 

Scripture teaches us the battle is the Lord's, the weapons of our warfare are mighty, and the victory is at hand. The same Goliath who sent waves of fear through the hearts of Saul's men was slain by a boy and a rock. That boy had faith and that rock was Jesus.Therefore, those who do great exploits do so by their faith in God, while standing on the Rock of Jesus Christ.

 

Just as David's faith propelled him into God’s will, so will yours. You are walking by faith now, and you can never go back to the common-sense life you once lived.

 

. . . and would not let him go home to his father's house anymore.

 

Let's Pray - Dear Lord, I want to know You and exercise faith like David, when he faced Goliath. Thank You for the victories You give me as I draw close to You through prayer, the Word, and the fellowship of believers. In Jesus, Amen.