David vs Goliath Spiritual Warfare Lessons

[Starise]

11 hours ago, Josheb said:

Spiritual warfare. 

 

Forgot to mention something very critical: it happens in time and space. It is NOT all "spiritual." The rock was physical. The sling was physical. The skull of Goliath was physical. Both the sword and the severed head were physical. 

All of it was part of a history recounting the means by which God would enter the world in human likeness and redeem us from sin. David killed one giant, came prepared to kill them all, and in so doing freed all of Israel for a time. Christ came, killed a giant and all its siblings, and freed all God's children for all eternity. 

 

In time and space. 

In David's case the battle was already won spiritually before the actual physical battle. My take away- Concentrate always on the spiritual side of any battle first. I see our part in the battle as reliance on the one who can win the battle through us. Our part in the battle is obedience and holiness coupled with our awareness of the spiritual world.

Was David simply not afraid to die? Or did he have such great confidence he KNEW he was going to win? Everything human in us would probably fall in with the first idea, and while it certainly could have also been true I think David had tapped into an assurance few of us seem to possess. The idea we have an absolute that hasn't happened yet in the face of what seem are impossible odds is about as rare as hen's teeth.

This idea has been milked by the name it and claim it crowd, but I think it goes way deeper than this. David wasn't in this for himself, he was in it for the Lord and His glory. He wanted to show an already established fact, that the devil has been defeated and is no match for even the least of those God calls to the task.

[other one]

Maybe God set David where he was as a herdsman to prepare him for the battle with Goliath.    When you fight bears and lions and win, why fear a simple giant.  David was bold because he was prepared for that day and that moment.  No fear when God has prepared you for battle.

It was more than just faith,   God prepared David for that moment as he will prepare us for ours if we pay attention and not get ahead of ourselves.

[Riverwalker]

I think the key to David's success was in Him knowing Who He was ....a Child of God, a member of the Chosen People....and who that giant was

1 Samuel 17:26

Then David spoke to the men who stood by him, saying, “What shall be done for the man who kills this Philistine and takes away the reproach from Israel? For who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?”

This is the faith of David

[Dan Knight]

On 3/25/2022 at 7:24 AM, Elihoenai said:

1 Samuel 17:20

20 And David rose up early in the morning, and left the sheep with a keeper, and took, and went, as Jesse had commanded him; and he came to the trench, as the host was going forth to the fight, and shouted for the battle.

David's occupation of being a Keeper of Sheep has a bearing on his Victory over Goliath. Abel is a Keeper of Sheep.  

What Spiritual Warfare lessons do you see?

Spiritual warfare lesson- Prophecy...

 

  There are 4 elements at this battle. 1. David, 2. Goliath,  3. The army of God, 4. The Philistine army.  Of which do you most relate to?

It is commonly accepted that David is a type of Christ and Goliath is a type of Satan.  By allowing that to be the case for this lesson we can open up the full intentions of God in this event which is Prophecy...Seldom do we hear of the other 2 elements of this event which take on major roles then, during Jesus time on earth and today.

  God's army was being held captive by fear. They believed Goliath and feared for their lives. Goliath and the Philistines army had false courage.  They trusted in the lie.

  David believed in and trusted in the Truth. When David defeated the Giant the walls of fear fell and the now courageous army of God went after  the now terrified army of the defeated Goliath. 

  If we are the army of God, do we go after people with swords and spears? GOD FORBID! Rather we are shown our part in ehh 6. David displayed all the characteristics of the full armor of God.  And he spoke the Truth. 

  Once suited up we need remember but one more thing,  "..we wrestle not against flesh and blood..." In a nutshell,  if you can see them,  leave them alone. 

  So much can be realized from this event if we allow it its fullness. Mind you, I'm certainly not against using this story to overcome personal hardships.  But not at the expense of its intended fullness. First God.

  Remember the story of Jesus overcoming the devils temptations? Prophecy...