(1 Sam 17:48-49 NKJV) So it was, when the Philistine arose and came and drew near to meet David, that David hastened and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine. {49} Then David put his hand in his bag and took out a stone; and he slung it and struck the Philistine in his forehead, so that the stone sank into his forehead, and he fell on his face to the earth.
I was babysitting my grandchildren today. My grandson asked me, “you want to battle?” So to get his definition at 4 yrs. old, I asked him, “what do you mean by battle?” He says, “you go against the enemy…the bad guy and you attack him and beat him down. “I said, OK, you show me how you play this game.”
So, I stood there, got my stance ready and said, “who am I? He says, “you’re my enemy, the bad guy.” I said, “ok…what do I do?” He says, “you try to come at me.”
Within seconds, before I could even think or take a step toward him, he came at me so fast, with all his might. He was swinging his little arms, and making growling sounds! I didn’t stand a chance. He had me stepping backwards and I was losing ground on him.
Let me ask you today; are you standing around waiting for your enemy to attack you or are you ready to go after him. David did not wait for the enemy; he ran toward him. Hhe was ready and armed and he destroyed his enemy!
Is something trying to defeat you today, take you out, shut you down from having a victory? Don’t let it have any ground on you… go after it! You have MIGHT, POWER and VICTORY living in you through Jesus Christ. You are not alone!!
Praying is the thing we should do if we want to win a battle. God will always show us the steps to take as we seek Him.
You see, the worst thing we can do is get negative in any situation. That gives the enemy ground, right there. That shows him we are afraid, when you show your enemy you are afraid of them they know they’ve got you.
So, stay positive. Look at the good things and speak of them. Even if you are in a terrible situation you can always find something good.
Stay alert, but stay calm and let God guide you through. He is a WINNER for sure and if you follow Him, You will win Too! The enemy will not stand a chance!
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-377-5400
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