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The Philistines presented no small challenge. They were a determined people. They were skilled warriors. They were hungry for expansion. And they stood in opposition to the children of Israel. Perhaps you have had days like this.

The Philistine champion, Goliath, stood about nine feet tall. So skilled was this champion that the entire nation of Philistines bet their kingdom on his fighting expertise. (1 Samuel 17:8-9) When Goliath challenged the Israelites, the Scriptures say the Israelites were dismayed and greatly afraid.

But the child of God does not stop just because there is opposition. When Goliath challenged David, his response was strong and clear. "Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied. This day will the LORD deliver thee into mine hand; and I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee; and I will give the carcasses of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel. And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD's, and he will give you into our hands." (1 Samuel 17:45-47) And so it happened.

David knew the LORD and he believed Him because of all that He had done before in David's life. This trust, gave him courage. Moreover, the LORD heard David's prayers and vows and gave him the heritage of those that fear His name.

This heritage is yours too, if you will claim it. (VAL)