[1 Samuel 17:26-29 KJV] “And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God? [27] And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that killeth him. [28] And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab’s anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down hither? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thine heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle. [29] And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?”
Giant-killers are not necessarily giants themselves, but they are able to kill giants because of wisdom. David was not a giant, but by engaging with wisdom, he was able to kill and finish a giant. It takes wisdom and counsel to win a war. Most battles are not won by might but by wisdom and counsel. What then is the wisdom of giant-killers, and how can we engage with that wisdom? I pray that the Lord will help you to recieve this wisdom as I share them with you.
1. Ask the right questions:
Giant-killers probe thoroughly and research. Giant-killers don’t just jump into the waters and begin to swim. David probed to understand what was going on. He wanted to understand what was going on on that battlefield. Many of us fail because we do not ask the right questions at the right time. Even in relationships and dating, many of us don’t ask the right questions, and that is why we are unable to kill giants.
2. War by prophecy:
By prophetic instinct, David knew that Jacob is the battle axe of the Lord and His weapon of war. David only offered himself as a steward and an agent that God can count on. We are the battle axe and a weapon of war in the hands of the Lord. When we are yielded, God can use us.
[Jeremiah 51:20-23 KJV] “Thou art my battle axe and weapons of war: for with thee will I break in pieces the nations, and with thee will I destroy kingdoms; [21] And with thee will I break in pieces the horse and his rider; and with thee will I break in pieces the chariot and his rider; [22] With thee also will I break in pieces man and woman; and with thee will I break in pieces old and young; and with thee will I break in pieces the young man and the maid; [23] I will also break in pieces with thee the shepherd and his flock; and with thee will I break in pieces the husbandman and his yoke of oxen; and with thee will I break in pieces captains and rulers”.
3. Fight for a just cause:
Giant-killers fight the good fight of faith; they fight the battle of the Lord. Giant-killers arise to fight only if there is a cause: David stepped out to fight Goliath because there was a cause. When his brothers were complaining, he asked them whether there was not a cause.
A. Giant-killers don’t invite themselves: David was not a busy body. He waited at what he was assigned to. He waited to be invited to the meeting where a king will be anointed.
B. Giant-killers are totally submitted to the authority set over them: Giant-killers choose submission and obedience.
C. Giant killers don’t hold a person’s person in awe: The fear of a man brings a snare.
4. Sit down and count the cost:
David recounted how he had killed a bear, and a lion, and knew that God will give him what it takes to finish Goliath just as He gave him power over the lion and the bear. Giant-killers don’t just jump into battles, they sit and count the cost. You must sit down and count every cost. A giant is not a toy, you must venture into such battles prepared.
[Luke 14:28-32 KJV] “For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it ? [29] Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it , all that behold it begin to mock him, [30] Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish. [31] Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand? [32] Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace”.
Every battle costs something; you must be ready to pay the price. You must be ready and willing to fight to the end. Have a strategic plan, because wars are won in the general’s chamber, even though they are fought on the battle ground. There is the need to strategise when you want to kill a giant.
5. List the options:
David did not just step out there to fight Goliath, he listed his options, and even knew which weapons he could use and which ones he could not use.
6. Analyze and chose an option:
Giant-killers prove all things and hold fast to that which is good. Giant-killers do not use weapons which they have not tried. Often, many of us give up on our convictions because of what our friends or people in authority say. Saul suggested that David use his armour, but David declined because he had not proved them. Giant-killers use weapons they have proven.
[1 Thessalonians 5:20-22 KJV] “Despise not prophesyings. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil”.
7. Implement the chosen option:
David chose his weapon carefully. He chose what he had proven. He did not settle for just anything. We must carefully choose and implement the choice we make.
You may not be a giant but you can kill giants if you are willing and ready to apply your heart to wisdom and counsel. You win the the battle by wisdom but you fight it on the ground. Be blessed.
I love you!
Noah Simpe Bediako
Originally published at highcity.org
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