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Who are you now?
Worthy
Ministries
“Then
David spoke to the men who stood by him, saying, ‘What shall be done for the
man who kills this Philistine and takes away the reproach from Israel? For who
is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living
God?’
“And
the people answered him in this manner, saying, ‘So shall it be done for the
man who kills him.’
“Now
Eliab his oldest brother heard when he spoke to the men; and Eliab's anger was
aroused against David, and he said, ‘Why did you come down here? And with whom
have you left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know your pride and the
insolence of your heart, for you have come down to see the battle.’
“And
David said, ‘What have I done now? Is there not a cause?’" - 1
Samuel 17:26-29
David's
faith and courage in volunteering to fight Goliath were an embarrassment to his
big brother Eliab, an officer in King Saul's army.
I imagine his thinking went something like this; “If my
little brother wins everybody will ask, 'How come you didn't go out and fight
him?'”
The Bible records that Eliab “burned with anger at David and asked,
'Why have you come down here? And with whom did you leave those few sheep in
the desert? I know how conceited you are and how wicked your heart is...'”
These
are devastating words from an older brother.
Before
David could defeat Goliath, he first had to overcome the attitudes,
accusations, and words, of those close around him.
The
defeat of Goliath had massive implications for Israel and for the Lord. Satan
had staked a great deal on Goliath's terrifying power.
So,
wherever the enemy had an opportunity in the sinful attitudes of David's
friends and family he maximized them, realizing that David truly had the
anointing of God to turn the tide of battle.
And God
allowed David to be tested by his own closest kin.
If
there is a true Goliath in your life and you are appointed to slay him be
assured you will face similar tests from those close by.
When
you make decisions to step out and follow God it will put pressure on others to
do the same.
Their
shame and lack of faith will move them to attack, belittle and criticize you.
It will come from among those closest to you, especially if your calling sets
you apart!
Be careful around those who say, “I knew you when...” in
an attempt to label, libel, or limit you – much like David's brother Eliab
tried to hinder him.
David was empowered by the Lord to slay Goliath – if you have
that same Spirit and calling then humbly step aside and say, "What have
I done now? Isn't there a real job to be done?"
Then go
ahead, and do it.
Worthy
Ministries
is a Christian organization based in Israel with a global outreach to more than
120 countries on a daily basis.Though we are an internet ministry, we are also
significantly involved in the land of Israel. Living in Southern part of Israel
near the Dead Sea, we run Worthy News and minister full-time to the many
spiritually hungry people in our region. Learn about our Project Hear O
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