Bobby McDonald - Do You Face Goliath Like David Did?

Bobby McDonaldDecember 12, 201923mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: Bobby McDonald Title: Do You Face Goliath Like David Did? Date: 12-08-2019 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

Summary

The speaker reflects on David and Goliath, emphasizing that true confidence in God is not based on personal ability but on God's power. He teaches that faith requires persistence, even when efforts fail, drawing parallels between David's preparation (taking five stones) and the need to remain steadfast in spiritual battles. Ultimately, the message encourages believers to face life's 'giants'—whether external or internal, like bitterness or lack of self-control—with unwavering confidence in God's provision.

Outline

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Finding fresh inspiration in the story of David and GoliathWhile retelling the familiar story of David and Goliath to his kids, the speaker was struck anew by David's total confidence in God.

A high view of God and boastfulness in the LordDavid viewed Goliath as defying the living God and spoke with bold confidence based on how God had provided for him in the past.

Why did David need five stones?David gathered five stones because he was ready for a long, patient battle, teaching us that our confidence in God should not be shaken if we miss on the first try.

Faith and persistence are deeply connectedThe Bible equates faith with persistence, mirroring the persistent widow in Jesus' parable who kept crying out for justice.

Facing personal giants like self-control and wandering heartsBelievers face modern giants such as inward bitterness, rebellious children, and struggles with self-control, requiring ongoing repentance and persistent stone-slinging.

Roots versus rapid emotional responsesLike the rocky ground seed in the parable of the sower, emotional quick fixes fade, whereas true spiritual roots require patient endurance over years.Matthew 13:20

That all the earth may know GodDavid's ultimate aim in defeating Goliath was so that everyone would know there is a God in Israel, shifting the focus from personal victory to divine glory.

The Holy Spirit as our helperScripture calls the Holy Spirit a helper rather than a doer, implying a united partnership between believers and God in fighting sin and building godly homes.

Running quickly toward the battleInstead of acting timidly, David ran quickly and eagerly toward the Philistine because his mind was fixed entirely on God's glory and power.

Combining dependence with confidenceTrue faith requires both full dependence and full confidence in God, avoiding the imbalance seen in timid disciples or self-reliant figures like Peter.

Getting back up after we missWhen we miss and stumble in our spiritual battles, we must rely on God's grace to get back up, keep swinging, and trust that the giant is ultimately going down.

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