Run quickly

1 Samuel 17 tells about David slaying Goliath. You're all probably familiar with these events. The one thing in these passages that always stands out to me is the confidence and faith of David. David is certain that God has delivered Goliath into his hands. Going out and actually killing Goliath seems to merely be a formality. After exchanging what Goliath must have thought was mere bravado and trash talk, Goliath must have been at least a little surprised to see David running up to meet him in battle. He must have encountered people who were "all talk" in the past - surely this boy can't be that sure of himself. Take a look at the passage below. It says David "ran quickly…"

As the Philistine moved closer to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him. Reaching into his bag and taking out a stone, he slung it and struck the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown on the ground. 1 Samuel 17:48-49.

Where's the part where David says "wait… is this really God's will… why is Goliath so big… why didn't Saul's armor fit - perhaps that's a sign that this isn't God's will… why am I only carrying a slingshot… surely this little stone can't kill that mountain of a man… this has to be a job for an experienced soldier..."?

The point is - sometimes we "think" our way out of God's will. When God lays a specific task in front of us, we analyze it through the myopic lens of our own limited capabilities. "I'll trust God and do what He asks as long as He's asking things I know I can do - or at least I'm pretty sure I can do". Is there something God is laying on your heart right now that just seems way beyond your capabilities? If so, this week let's pray that we step out in faith and run quickly - before we have time to "think" our way out of faith.

Have a great week and a great fast.
Your brother,
Bob