The Cyber Vitamin June 19, 2006

The Cyber Vitamin
June 19, 2006

Read: 1 Samuel 13:32-49

The Story:

All things are possible with God. That’s the word from the amazing story of David and Goliath.

For weeks, Saul’s men had been arrayed at a standstill, unable to do anything in their power to overcome the Philistines. Saul was a great warrior and leader and they had the top of the line weaponry of their day. But none of this was any match for the overwhelming might of the Philistine assembly, especially their champion, Goliath.

David is ready and willing to fight for Israel, but the wisdom of the world says that would be absurd. But the wisdom of God prevails, and God’s power and God’s will is expressed through the power of this young man.

What did David have that enabled him to step forward to be used by God? First he had faith in God. Before a seemingly insurmountable problem he showed a willingness to move beyond what was expected, while at the same time doing so with the God given talents and gifts that he did possess.

Having faith in God, then, David did his best and God did the rest using David’s courage act to save, teach and even redeem Israel.

Reflection:

What or who is the “Goliath before you” today? In your fear and inability to see any “light in the tunnel” are you frozen up, unable to act? Have you taken the situation to God in prayer? Do you have faith that God is present with you and that God will help you? Can you turn your worries over to God?

Do you believe the lines from Ecclesiastes 3:1 “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven…?” Why may have God put the current “Goliath” you face before you? How may you grow and become a better person through the current crisis?

David had his talent with the sling. What sling and rocks to you have in your arsenal? Can you step out of the box and see that you may well have the solution right in your own hands?

Prayer:
Lord you are with us as we face our respective Goliaths today. Open the eyes of our heart to your presence that you may comfort us and guide us and give us the ability to work through whatever obstacles may be in our path. Help us with your ever loving presence to conquer our fear and rely on you and your ways to lead us to victory today. In Jesus’ name we pray.