What David said was overheard and reported to Saul, and Saul sent for him. 1 Samuel 17:31, NIV.
A few days ago I was talking with one of my best friends about the power of God creating an opportunity for us, rather than creating an opportunity for ourselves. We live in a world of self-promotion and self-serving people, but Jesus did not come to earth to be served, but to serve (Matthew 20:28). To serve is opposed to what the world teaches.
I used to think that King David presented himself before Saul to fight Goliath. I thought David requested an audience with the King to let him know that he was available. However, the above scripture explains that someone heard what David was saying about the uncircumcised Philistine and reported everything to the King. Saul, being intrigued, sent for David.
One of my favorite scriptures about respectability is, “Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?” Proverbs 20:6, KJV.
When David is in the presence of King Saul, David does not expound on his prowess, rather he speaks of the power of God. Even though Saul does not see a victory possible by this young man standing before him, he listens as David boldly declares his reliance on the Lord and repulsion toward Goliath. It was evident the Lord was with David.
David didn’t have to prove to anyone who he was. Instead, he exalted the power and might of his God and allowed God to open a great door for victory.
The enemy wants you to doubt your purpose in the Kingdom of God. However, when you realize the power and authority you have, not in yourself, but in the power of almighty God, then you have become a force to be reckoned with. God wants you to have confidence in Him.
The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked advance against me to devour me, it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall. Psalm 27:1–2, NIV.
Today, dear reader, God goes before you. Continue to speak of His goodness and have confidence in the Lord.
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