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DAY 7 David The Giant Killer Bible Text: 1 Samuel 17:32 – 37 (KJV) Our message for today is David “The Giant Killer.” The story of David and Goliath has always fascinated me since I was a little kid. It was one of those stories I learnt in my Sabbath School and it has stuck in my mind. This story is a very familiar story among Christians. We read about it, we talk about it, and we sing about it. You remember that little song “Only a Boy Called David, Only a Little Sling” today we are going to see the lessons that David teaches us of overcoming great odds or giants in our lives and how God can use us as youth to do great things for Him. 

We are all faced with all kinds of giants. What are the giants that you are facing today? Maybe it is disease, depression , abuse, pornography, rejection, broken relationships, temptations, fear, past failures, anger, sex, or discouragement. Your giant will not be Goliath, but there are giants we have to face each day. Problems and concerns can feel like giants. Health problems, financial problems, and marital problems can feel like giants. Employment problems, children problems, and problems with and in the government can all look like giants. They are called by different names: Visa, Discover, MasterCard, Mortgage, etc. Names like cancer, aging, baldness, death, dishonesty, unforgiveness, unlovingness. 

What giant or giants are you faced with today? Do you hear your giants shouting in your mind? 62 Day 8: Moses : Ted Wilson The same thing happened to the children of Israel, God’s people, and the Philistines who were their enemies at war. Every morning for over 40 days, Goliath shouted to the children of Israel. You could hear him shouting, “Why bother using your whole army? Am I not Philistine enough for you? And you’re all committed to Saul, aren’t you? So pick your best fighter and pit him against me. If he gets the upper hand and kills me, the Philistines will all become your slaves. But if I get the upper hand and kill him, you’ll all become our slaves and serve us. I challenge the troops of Israel this day. Give me a man. Let us fight it out together!” (1 Samuel 17:8-10; The Message (MSG)). Goliath’s voice scared the Children of Israel to death. 

Goliath was a huge giant about nine and a half feet tall. He wore a helmet of brass and was armed with a coat of mail weighing at least ninety pounds. The head of his spear was made of iron and weighed at least eleven pounds. Walking around him was a shield bearer. This huge giant was well protected and apparently Israel did not have a man who was willing to fight this giant. Just the look of this man paralyzed the children on Israel. Goliath knew it and because of this it made him bolder to shout at the children of Israel. On this particular day, Goliath—the giant—stepped forward when he saw little David standing in front of him. He shouted his usual defiance, and David heard it. When the Israelites saw the man, they all ran from him. 

When life seems hopeless, when it seems there is no way out, God is able to make a way out of no way. For forty days, Goliath called for a challenger. For forty days he taunted God’s people. God’s people were afraid. Then the most unlikely thing happened—a boy called David showed up. David was no soldier, he was just a boy. He had no helmet, he had no spear, he was just a boy, but this boy was not afraid to fight. “When the Philistine looked and saw David, he disdained him, for he was but a youth, ruddy and handsome in appearance. And the Philistine said to David, “Am I a dog, that you come to me with sticks?” And the Philistine cursed David by his gods. The Philistine said to David, “Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the birds of the air and to the beasts of the field.” Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword and with a spear and with a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied” (1 Sam 17:42-45). David did what he was supposed to do. The army was not doing what they were supposed to do. My first thought is, Do not be afraid. David came to the king and said to him in verse 32 of our text: “Let no man’s heart fail because of him: thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine.” 

He was saying to King Saul don’t worry about a thing, I will take care of that Philistine. When we are faced with our giants, you and I want to hear some good news. Saul was hearing some good news, the people were afraid, but it seems the good news was coming from the wrong source; it is coming from a boy who is not trained in warfare. David was about to do something extraordinary, but in verse 28 his eldest brother tried to stop him. 63 Day 8: Moses : Ted Wilson Great leaders see things differently. When you are about to do something for the Lord, something that might seem impossible to man, don’t let anyone stop you. As young people do not allow anybody to stop you from doing the right thing. In life as you face your giants some people even your own family members will laugh at you, but don’t let them stop you. They will talk about you, but don’t let them stop you. This can happen in your own family, at work, or in your own church. Many times you will be let down by people you know so well.

 David was fighting his own older brother who was looking down upon him. David might have thought, yes you are my big brother, but there is a giant to face. He might have thought that there is a battle to be won, and he will not allow anything to stand in the way. When the Lord is on your side, you don’t have to be afraid, and you will be able to face the giant, and destroy the giant. Remember as a Christian youth, the Lord will always fight for you. You need just to allow him to fight the battle for you. Please note very carefully, “One of the first things we must do if we are to kill the giants in our life is to overcome discouragement.” There will be people close to you, people whom you trust, who will try to convince you that you cannot beat the odds. Here is a warning to everyone, be careful as to who you are receiving your advice from. There are people who will tell you, you cannot beat the system. They will tell you that the giant is too great and you are too small, but I am so glad that with God all things are possible. God can take those impossible things and make them possible. People might have told you, and maybe are still telling you that you will not amount to anything, but I can hear Paul saying in Philippians 4 verse 13, “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me,” so don’t be discouraged. Being too young is often reason enough not to grant youth to do many things. They should not be expected to discharge adult duties while so immature and inexperienced, it is unfair to them and to others that may have to depend on their performance. But was David without preparation for this encounter? Our ability to meet the foes of life depends on how well prepared we are. Battles are lost or won in the preparation stage. For David, it was character first developed before facing the giants. Ellen G White commenting on David’s preparation says, “His experience in these matters proved the heart of David and developed in him courage and fortitude and faith.” (Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 644). With control of mind and temper, having self-confidence with courage, and with faith in God that undergirds it all, no “Goliath” will make us panic and become fearful, confused, and discouraged, like most of Israel did when challenged with what they thought was an impenetrable wall (giant). Rather, we shall be like David. Even when we have what may seem to be inadequate weapons and are without the armor of human construction. We will be able to fight our giants and kill them. 64 Day 8: Moses : Ted Wilson E. G. White reminds us, “Even before he was summoned to the court of Saul, David had distinguished himself by deeds of valor. The officer who brought him to the notice of the kind declared him to be “a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent in matters,” and he said , “The Lord is with him”’(Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 644.3), She further says, “David was susceptible to the influence of the Holy Spirit, and the Lord in His providence trained him for His service, preparing him to carry out His purpose. Christ was the Master Builder of his character.” (Manuscript 163, 1902). 

God chose and prepared David for His work. Criticism hurts when it comes from someone over us, in this case Eliab over David. Criticism hurts when it questions our motives. Criticism hurts when it is continual. Criticism hurts when it comes from people we have known for a long period of time in our lives. You will hear critics pointing out your failures. You are just a youth, you come at me with sticks, I will feed you to the birds and beasts. Young people, learn a lesson from David. There are people who are overwhelmed when confronted by giants. Overwhelmed by giants who have reputation. Overwhelmed when they continually show up. Overwhelmed when others on our side are afraid. 

Overwhelmed, and never deal with the giant. David was not overwhelmed, he had a passion for God to be honored. David was so angry at the way God was being dishonored. Ellen G White says, “[David] was fired with zeal to preserve the honor of the living God and the credit of His people” (Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 645). He had confidence in God. He could not let Goliath the giant dishonor God! David did not try to be like Saul. In other words, Giant killers do not try to be something or someone they are not. (1 Samuel 17:38-40). During a crisis, people will try to make you act and think like them. 

Remember, heavy armor will weigh you down. You will never be able to defeat giants in your life with fleshly weapons. As young people God only expects us to trust in Him and use what He has given us to defeat our giants. What if you had listened to the negative things people said? What if you had believed those discouraging remarks that were made? Where would you be today? So, David listened to king Saul, and I believed David might have said, Oh king live forever, there is something I must tell you. And so, in verses 34 through 36 of our text David started to explain to Saul what had happened to him. (Read verses 34 through 36 and explain.) King Saul, I slew a lion and a bear, and I am now ready to face this giant Goliath. King Saul, I have a testimony of how God delivered me from the lion and the bear, and this God who delivered me back then will deliver me now from this giant. King Saul. 

I am not discouraged, this giant has taunted God’s people, this giant has defied the armies of the living God, and it is now time to fight. 65 Day 8: Moses : Ted Wilson There comes a time in our lives when we have to face the giant and tell that giant enough is enough. There comes a time in our lives when we have to stand up for the truth. There comes a time in our lives when we have to face that giant, and tell that giant it is fighting time. It’s no more time for baby talk, it is no more time for small talk, it is now time to fight—but only on the Lord’s terms and for His honor, not our own. David’s heart was not in the least intimidated; for he knew in whom was his trust. “Thou comest to me,” he said, “with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield; but I come to thee in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied. This day will the Lord deliver thee into mine hand,” “that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel. And all this assembly shall know that the Lord saveth not with sword and spear; for the battle is the Lord’s, and he will give you into our hands.” (The Signs of the Times-1886. 9. Article Title: “The Sin of Presumption”) Young people don’t be discouraged, but let us all face the giant and kill it. Young people of God, there might be those who are failing, but let’s face the giant and kill it. 

Young People, there might be those who are giving up, but let’s face the giant. That’s not the end, there is something more. Young people, don’t be afraid; don’t be discouraged, and final victory is yours. After Saul had listened to David telling his story of how he killed the lion and the bear; after he had listened of God’s protective care of David, Saul was convinced of what God would do, and so in the latter part of verse 37, Saul said to David, “Go, and the Lord be with you.” We all know how the story ended we know what happened to Goliath, we know what happened to the giant who was taunting the people of God. 

In 1 Samuel 17 verse 49 we read these words. And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, swung it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth. Conclusion Read Romans 8:32. When Goliath taunted, threatened, and drove fear into the people of God, David did not run away in fear nor waver; instead he ran into the battle. He took action. As we close, what giant or giants are you facing right now? It is said that, “All of the giants that we battle are designed to bring us closer to God. We can’t go into battle to build up an impressive record of wins or go thinking that we’ll fight the battle under our own strength.” David knew God’s will for Israel because Moses had spelled it out clearly—they were to possess the land of Canaan and their enemies would not be able to stand against them. Read Lev 26:7-8. But all this was dependent on Israel’s keeping God’s commandments, including the Sabbath, and reverencing His sanctuary (read vv. 2-3). This was God’s word—His solemn promise. His promise that cannot fail because His word is true. It 66 Day 8: Moses : Ted Wilson stands fast forever and ever.

 “The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God shall stand forever” (Isa 40:12). On the other hand, if they would not obey God and keep His commandments, then God says, “I will set My face against you, and you shall be defeated by your enemies. Those who hate you shall reign over you, and you shall flee when no one pursues you.” (v. 17). APPEAL Today God is calling us young people to stand up to the giants in our lives. He is calling us to be true to Him in our lives and faithful to Him as we battle temptations and trials. David said that the battle belongs to the Lord. Why? Because God was being defied. God’s will was being stonewalled. Have you given your battles to the Lord, or are you still fighting your giants on your own? DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Why do you think the Israelites waited 40 days to begin the battle? 2. David’s faith in God caused him to look at the giant from a different perspective. How different do you think your life will be if you stop and refocus and look at daily challenges differently? 

3. Do you trust that God will fight the battle for you? Are your battles His battles or are His battles to be your battles? 4. David and Goliath both had confidence. The difference was that David’s confidence was in God. How can you prevent yourself from becoming overconfident in your own ability to get things done? 5. Why do you think David needed 5 stones, and not 1?

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