David and Goliath

When we read the familiar story of David and Goliath in 1Samuel 17 it seems that most people focus on the magnitude of David's faith. Yes, David did have great faith in God and there is a challenge in this text for us to trust God, but the basis for that trust and the main thrust is God's Sovereignty. David's confidence was that the God who delivered the bear and lion over to him would also deliver this Philistine who taunted God. David came, "In the Name of the Lord of Hosts" (45) whom David claimed would give the victory, "that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel...for the battle is the Lord's" (46-47a). The purpose of David's victory was to bring God glory. While David's faith is important, it is God's sovereign control over the events of life that is preeminent. Lord, help me to realize your sovereignty and live each day to bring you glory.