David understood the following verse by doing what many of us would call “the dirty work”.  While his brothers took on the greater jobs, David “tended” to the sheep.  And while not advertised, protecting helpless animals from predators is dangerous work.  And in his down time, he grew in his faith by pursuing the Living God.

Philippians 4 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 

When David approached the battlefield to bring food to his brothers, he was equipped.  And the shocking thing about the entire situation is this:  Was David the only one asking God to help him?  Because if he was, it is truly indicative of what we live in today.

We run through the rat race and we are actually too busy to even ask for help.  I know that for me this is definitely the case.

Today … as we look at how important everything seems to be, let us not forget what is truly important.  Because what’s truly important is that we ask God to help us defeat the giants in our lives … many of them we do not even think about.

As you do this today, follow another action of David:  Declare God’s Glory.  He writes about it in the 23rd Psalm.

Psalm 23 1 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.    5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

David declares who God is … and knowing Who God is tells us:

  • Who we are praying to
  • What we are praying for
  • Where we are as we pray
  • When to pray
  • Why we are praying

In all these things, we can defeat Fear, and Ungratefulness, and 

Inadequacy, and ANYTHING ELSE that stands in opposition to God as He works out His plan in our lives.

Yes we are sinners.

But He is enough.

And He came to set the the captives free … So ask Him to help.

He Is Enough

In The Name of the Father and the 

Son and the Holy Spirit.  Amen.

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Coach J