Get rid of your Goliath! Bulletin 10 11 26
Goliath was the famous giant who senselessly held Israel captive. They weren’t physically captive to him, or were they? Without a doubt, mentally they were captive! They trembled because of him. There could be no progress until he was out of the way. Israel could not enjoy God’s blessings because they chose to allow this uncircumcised Philistine to turn them into cowards. The Israelites could do nothing else until this giant were defeated. I see many Christians today who have Goliaths in their lives. Their giant is certainly not a literal person, but weaknesses they allow to continue in their lives. These weaknesses cause fear and discouragement. This is a type of spiritual and emotional paralysis. These could be problems between people or mindsets that you have had for years that you cannot seem to ever conquer. Do you have a one of these giants taking up lodging in your life? Maybe it is worry, doubt, procrastination, hyper-sensitivity, unwillingness to practice forgiveness or failure to submit other areas of your lives to God. If you recognize something in your life that you know is defeating you, take steps to defeat it. It won’t go away by itself. God will help you and the answer is in the Bible. “ I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me, Philippians 4 tells us. You also have a pastor who is willing to listen and help you if you so choose. God bless you this week . By faith, as David did, step out and determine to obey Christ and put His precepts first and foremost in your life. Victory will be just ahead!
