1 Samuel 17:19-49

 
Summary: Clearly what set David apart from King Saul and every other Israelite soldier was not his size, strength, or military experience…it was his vision. Where the Israelites saw nothing but the power of a taunting giant, David saw a God who exposed the lie of Goliath’s bravado. It took David’s vision to rescue Israel from 40 days of unnecessary fear and intimidation. Satan has so many tactics to try and convince us to live in fear–he does not want a bold and courageous church. The basis of Christian courage is being able to see our lives in light of Jesus’ victory over everything that makes us afraid.