David went out with a staff and a sling in his hand to confront heavily armed Goliath. Goliath relied on his sword and spear, but David relied on the name of the LORD Almighty. David had faith in the living and mighty LORD, who would help him to defeat Goliath so that the whole world would know that there was a God in Israel. In general, those equipped with better weapons win the battle. But David was sure of the LORD’s victory, for the battle belonged to the LORD.

David ran quickly toward Goliath, took out a stone, slung it, and struck him on the forehead. Goliath fell face down on the ground. God gave the victory over the Philistines through David. Goliath symbolizes the world, sin, and the devil that threatens and paralyzes us with fear. We can’t beat them with our own strength. But the secret of victory is in the name of the LORD. The battle belongs to God. God will give us victory when we challenge our Goliaths relying on the LORD and his promise.
Application: Father, thank you for Jesus in whom alone we find salvation from the power of sin and death. Help me to depend on the name of Jesus and win a spiritual victory over my Goliaths.
One Word: In the name of the LORD Almighty