David (2)

1 Samuel 17:20-49

There will be times in life when right and wrong stand in stark contrast. Even when we know what's right and how things should be changed, the power may seem to be on the wrong side. We may feel powerless even though we know we are standing for what is right. But even when this is true, we still shouldn't give up. Sometimes situations where we feel powerless can prompt action that changes everything for the better.

David "saw Goliath the giant step out from the Philistine troops and shout his challenge to the army of Israel. As soon as they saw him the Israel began to run away in fright. 'Have you seen the giant?' the soldiers were asking. 'He has insulted the entire army of Israel.'" David convinced the king to let him fight the giant his own way. He shouted to Goliath,"'You come to me with a sword and a spear, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of the armies of heaven and of Israel--the very God whom you have defied. Today the Lord will conquer you'"(1 Samuel 17:23-25,45-46).

The army saw themselves as helpless victims. Their powerlessness paralyzed them so they just stood there and took the abuse. David took courageous action to recover their dignity. There are times when we need courage and God's help to fight against the tendency to remain a victim. We need to stand up for our human dignity and respond in new ways.