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I Samuel 17:48-50

What’s the greatest mismatch in competition that you’ve ever experienced?  On which side of the mismatch were you?  Were you the underdog or the heavy favorite?  What was the outcome?

We read about such a conflict in First Samuel chapter 17 and verses 48 through 50, “As the Philistine (Goliath) moved closer to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him.  Reaching into his bag and taking out a stone, he slung it and struck the Philistine on the forehead.  The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown on the ground.  So David triumphed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him.”

Here in one of history’s greatest mismatches – the underdog, the little guy, David – kills the overwhelming favorite – the giant, Goliath with a sling and a rock.  Notice David’s attitude in competition, he ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the giant.  No fear, no hesitation, no intimidation.  He was ready and willing to give his all.

As you compete today, cast off any fear or intimidation that you may feel of today’s opponent.  Compete with confidence, sling your stone, slay the giant then cut off his big, ugly head.

Bible Reading Plan:

Mark 6:45-56

I Corinthians 11:17-34

Psalms 87

Judges 10-12