31/08/2026
*Preacher*: Elder Professor Evans Boamah
*Title*: David and Goliath
*Scriptures*: 1 Samuel 17:1–46; 1 Peter 2:2
*~Anointing requires preparation.*
Being anointed does not mean we are immediately ready for our appointment. Like David, we must grow through the small responsibilities God gives us.
*~Take care of what God has entrusted to you*.
We must learn to care for God’s people and His church just as David faithfully cared for his father’s sheep. Sometimes We often become excited about reaching heaven while neglecting the responsibilities God has already placed before us. If we cannot handle the little things, how can God entrust us with greater things?
**~ Do not allow negativity to stop you. **
Most of the time, negativity can come from our own homes and from the people closest to us rather than from strangers. David was discouraged by his brothers and Saul, but he did not allow their words to defeat him. Instead, he remembered how God had helped him defeat the lion and the bear. We must reflect on our past victories and remember what God has brought us through, because doing so strengthens our faith and gives us courage for the battles ahead.
*~Prayer is our weapon.*
When challenges come, we must return to God in prayer rather than depending only on people or worldly solutions.
*~Use what God has given you.*
David rejected Saul’s armour because it was not what he was accustomed to. We must trust the gifts, faith, and spiritual weapons God has given us.
*~Share your testimony.*
Your testimony can encourage others and open doors. Always remember and share what God has done for you for it may be the very thing that opens the next door.
*~Spiritual growth is necessary.*
According to 1 Peter 2:2, we must desire spiritual nourishment so that we can grow in Christ. Being born again is only the beginning ; our works, growth, obedience, and relationship with Christ afterward will determine whether we are truly prepared to have a place in His Kingdom and to meet Him in the heavenly realm.
*~Preparing for the second coming of Christ.*
We cannot remain spiritually the same as when we first accepted Christ. We must grow, surrender ourselves to God, pray, and examine our lives. Reflection matters because it helps us recognise where we are spiritually, identify what needs to change, and prepare ourselves to be worthy of our place in God’s Kingdom.
*~Conclusion*
The story of David and Goliath reminds us that our battles are opportunities to see God’s power at work. David was prepared through the small things before he faced the giant. In the same way, God is preparing us for greater things. As we wait for the Second Coming of Christ, let us reject negativity, remember our testimonies, remain prayerful, and continue growing spiritually. The fact that we are still alive means God is not finished with us. Therefore, let us surrender ourselves fully to Christ and live each day ready to meet Him.