Our God is an Awesome God!

Article written by Brother Bledsoe

David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with a dagger, spear, and sword, but I come against you in the name of the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel’s armies—you have defied Him. Today, the Lord will hand you over to me.”
1 Samuel 17:45–46a

David was certainly a person of faith. Regardless of his circumstances, David could always see God’s activity! A faithless person focuses on the problems, concentrating on the reasons why something cannot be done. The believer sees those same problems, but he sees them from the perspective of God’s presence.

David was just a teenager when he faced Goliath, an intimidating veteran warrior who frightened even the bravest Israelite soldier. As he prepared for battle, David saw that Goliath was a giant. He heard his boastful taunts. He could not fail to notice his enemy’s weapons: a sword, a shield, and a javelin. David did not barge into the battle unprepared for a fight. He armed himself with five smooth stones. David was prepared for God to grant him victory with the first stone he hurled at the giant or the fifth. David was ready to accept God’s victory, whether it came easily or with much effort.

True believers do not ignore the difficulties, they are keenly aware of them. But the knowledge of God’s presence prevents them from becoming discouraged or giving up. It is impossible to stand in the presence of God and not believe!

Focus on God

The account of David and Goliath vividly pictures the source of the Christian’s faith—not our own size, strength, or resources, but the power of almighty God. If we focus on our opposition and problems, they will seem gigantic. But as we focus on God, we will see our situation in the proper perspective.

If you have ever heard someone say, “That’s unbelievable,” when God does something miraculous; you should proclaim, “Not so, for with God nothing is impossible.” Our God is an awesome God. Amen, amen and amen!

Pastor Jim Bledose - Prayer ministry and weekly devotion author at Life Church in Phoenix
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