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The Giant You Haven't Killed Yet

Brother Michael Walters

34 mins
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Scripture References

1 Samuel 17:49-51

49

And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth.

50

So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and smote the Philistine, and slew him; but there was no sword in the hand of David.

51

Therefore David ran, and stood upon the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof, and slew him, and cut off his head therewith. And when the Philistines saw their champion was dead, they fled.

2 Samuel 11:2-3

2

And it came to pass in an eveningtide, that David arose from off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the king’s house: and from the roof he saw a woman washing herself; and the woman was very beautiful to look upon.

3

And David sent and enquired after the woman. And one said, Is not this Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite?

2 Samuel 11:14-15

14

And it came to pass in the morning, that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent it by the hand of Uriah.

15

And he wrote in the letter, saying, Set ye Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle, and retire ye from him, that he may be smitten, and die.

This message focuses on the concept of "giant killers" within the church, using the biblical figure of David as an example. While David is famously known for defeating Goliath, the sermon highlights that even "giant killers" can face internal battles and personal struggles that remain unseen, emphasizing that these internal giants also need to be confronted.

Key Points

  • The common perception of David is as a "giant killer," primarily due to his victory over Goliath.

  • David's story extends beyond his victory over Goliath, including a period where he succumbed to temptation and committed sin, leading to Uriah's death.

  • The enemy targets "giant killers" by trying to invade their minds with struggles like fear, depression, anxiety, or temptation.

  • A significant challenge for "giant killers" is the reluctance to admit struggles due to a fear of appearing weak and losing their identity as conquerors.

  • Internal battles are often invisible to others, creating a private war within one's mind that can feel isolating.

  • Just as David did not defeat Goliath alone, Christians do not conquer their internal giants alone; the battle truly belongs to the Lord.

Scripture References

  • 1 Samuel 17

  • 2 Samuel 11

Takeaways

  • Recognize that even strong Christians, leaders, and ministers can be facing unseen internal battles or "giants" in their minds.

  • Do not keep internal struggles hidden out of fear of appearing weak; acknowledge them and bring them to God, as the battle belongs to Him.

  • Offer support and prayer for those in ministry and church leadership, as they are often targets for internal attack and may be struggling with "giants" they cannot openly admit.

  • Remember that God is the ultimate victor over all challenges, both external and internal, and we fight our battles on our knees.

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