One of the greatest events of the Bible is the story of David and Goliath. I have always viewed this account as a display of courage on David’s part. Lately, however, it came to mind that the thrust of the message may be one of “soul-trust”, rather than “sole-courage”. When David saw what was going on between the challenging Goliath and the cowardly Israelites, he said in amazement, “Who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should taunt the armies of God?” (I Samuel 17:37). It is no small wonder why David was called “a man after God’s own heart” (Acts 13:22).
The fact that God is faithful must saturate one’s Christianity. If you or I want to be considered faithful by God we must trust Him like nothing else. The Hebrew writer states, “And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to Him must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him” (Hebrew 11:6). The apostle Paul wrote, “If God is for us, who is against us?” (Romans 8:31).
Over and over the Bible stresses that God is worthy of our trust. There isn’t a thing or a person in this world that will deliver you, or watch over and care for you, like the Lord. You and I cannot depend on the stock market, riches, nice homes, world peace, etc.
Only God is trustworthy when it comes your salvation, you and I cannot depend on our good deeds to bring us to heaven. What will save us is the grace of a faithful God as we express our complete trust in Him giving Him our very life.
Can you honestly say, “The Lord is my shepherd?” Do you trust Him with your entire life? Can God say about you, “There is one who is after My heart?”
Mike