1 Samuel 18:5
45 Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.
The story of David vs. Goliath most all of you here know. I would dare to say that the story of David and Goliath is one of the top 3 stories in the Bible.
Goliath came out as 6' 9"
David was estimated to be about 5'
David went to go and see his brother only to find out that his brothers were in trouble. A man that was called Goliath was giving them a hard time in battle.
But, David did not run from the opportunity to beat up on the devil. Instead of being a quitter, he decided to be the response of Israel.
His brother tried to place his armor on him, but David pulled it off and headed to battle
There are people all the time that will try to place their self-made armor on you all day long. This is what I would do if you are having this problem or that problem. You need the armor of God not everyone else.
When you go into battle with Satan you must know that God has got you back, He's got your Front, He's got you at your feet, and He's got you from above.
1 Peter 5:8
8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
The Devil is out to destroy you in any way possible.
He wants to destroy your belief in God.
Satan does not want you to have a happy life. He wants to take your.
Peace
Joy
Happiness
Satan is constantly at you trying to stop anything that you could do in Christ. Satan will push when you are feeling down.
Nehemiah 8:10
For the Joy of the Lord is your strength.
Do not let the Satan destroy what you have in the Lord.
Do not let him take your peace.
Do not let him take your joy.
Do not let him take your Happiness.
Tell the story of Jenny Weaver
When we are having a struggle with something in our life then we need to find a way to fight back.
The Battles in our life is or could be:
Sleepless Nights - He will cause us to not sleep at night so we will miss Sunday Morning service.
Fear - He will make you scared when a storm comes or there is talk of war or Jesus coming back.
Anxiety - That fear will lead you into anxiety so that you are shaking and sitting in a corner.
Depression - He will get you so far down that you cannot think or possible even want to live.
Drugs - He will push you into drugs by trick or deceiving your mind.
Alcohol - He will send every advertisement or friend your way to convince you of a good time.
Cutting - He will make you think that cutting yourself is ok and that it is soothing to your mind.
Anger - He will make you so angry that you can't see nothing but hate and meanness.
Negativity - He will convince you that nothing is good.
Our fight begins in prayer.
Psalm 107:28-30
28 Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses.
29 He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.
30 Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.
Matthew 7:7 “Ask, and it will be given to you seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.
Matthew 21:22 And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.”
Mark 11:24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
John 14:13-14 Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it