The Wisdom of Giant-killers

[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

The Nature of a Giant-killer

[1 Samuel 16:18 KJV] “Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Beth–lehemite, that is cunning in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the Lord is with him”.

We know that giants are things that mocks and troll your confession. There are times when the church begin to grow smaller and empty while you confess church growth. There are times when you are mocked by infirmities even as you are speaking of divine health. There are times when your life is just a paradox, when what you confess to believe is contrary to what is really happening in your life. I believe that in no time, the Lord shall bring the change you seek. Every giant that has been mocking you shall fall for your sake. I see God striking down anything that mocks your faith and testimony and confession.

You will rise as a giant killer; you will not be scared or terrified of them anymore. I pray that you will be able to stand up against giants.

What then, is the nature of a giant-killers? Giant-killers are indeed;

1. Sons of their father:

David was a son of his father and it was clear to everyone who his father was. You must have a mentor and father, if you are to be a giant-killer. There is no artist, musician, or athelete who can make it to the top without a manager, or mentor, or father who has authority.

2. Cunning with skill:

Skill is the wisdom and ability to do things that require some expertise. To be cunning with skill is to know how to apply your know-how to unconventional situations or challenges. There many skilled people who are not smart enough to apply their skills in unconventional situations. David was a giant-killer who could apply his skill and knowledge in many unconventional situations.

3. Mighty valiant men:

A valiant man is one who possesses or shows courage or determination. To be a valiant man is to be brave, fearless, and courageous. David was a mighty heroic fighter. He had a lion-heart. David was not only mighty but will not give up easily or be  discouraged. Giant-killers are people whose spirits cannot easily be broken.

4. Men of war:

In colloquial English, a man of war refers to any type of heavily armed warrior from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Therefore giant-killers are heavily armed warring men. Many soldiers are men in uniform, many of them have never fought any battles, but men of war are actually active combatant soldiers. They are men who can stand in battle. David had not been to any war before, yet he was a warring man, he fought the bear and fought the lion. He was so cunning that he knew how to fight a bear, a lion and a giant; all of these beasts required different tactics to defeat. David was trained to war and was active in battle.

5. Prudent in matters:

If you show good and careful judgment when handling practical matters, you can be described as prudent. Similarly, a wise and well-thought-through decision or action can be called prudent. The word comes from a contracted form of the Latin, prōvidēns from which the verb, “to foresee” is derived. Giant-killers are not spontaneous with their actions and decisions. They act on things they have really thought through. David was a prudent man. As usual, he did not just go out and face Goliath, he carefully considered the situation, and then acted.

6. Comely persons:

A giant-killer may not necessarily be a fearful looking person. The attitude that kills giants is not in a haughty looks, but in a lion-heart.

7. Anointed:

The Lord was always with David. The Lord is there with giant-killers. You are a giant-killer in the making. The Lord is with you and shall be with you.

I believe with all my heart that the Lord will raise you as a giant killer. You will never be defeated. You will fight and win, and many shall live because you stood and fought. Giant-killers are raised and nurtured. You cannot be wasting your life sleeping around and drinking, and then wake up one day as a giant-killer; unless off course the giant you want to kill is a beer bottle or big butts. Giant-killers are made in the oven of war and battle. Be blessed.

I love you;

Noah Simpe Bediako

Originally published at highcity.org