11/08/2026
TODAY'S DEVOTION
SCRIPTURAL PASSAGES: 1 Sam. 17: 32-58, Isaiah 58, Rom. 4:1-22.
FOCUS: 1 Sam. 17:32-58.
MESSAGE TITLE: Confronting Your Giant By Faith.
TEXT: 1 Sam. 17:45 “Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of armies of Israel, whom thou hast defiled”
There are moments in life when you find yourself standing before something that appears much bigger than you. You may have prayed, trusted God and remained faithful, yet suddenly you find yourself facing a situation that seems impossible to overcome.
In our text today, 1 Sam. 17:45, David stood before Goliath, a trained warrior who was much more experienced and intimidating than he was. From a human perspective, David appeared to have little chance. But David did not look at Goliath only through his physical eyes. He looked at the giant through the eyes of faith. Goliath came with weapons, experience, and threats. David came with something greater, the name of the Lord. David's confidence was not, “I am stronger than you.” His confidence was, “My God is greater than you.” Your giant may be bigger than you but it is never bigger than your God.
WHAT IT MEAN TO CONFRONT YOUR GIANT BY FAITH
A giant represents a challenge, opposition, obstacle, fear, temptation or circumstance that appears greater than your ability to overcome. To confront your giant by faith does not mean pretending that the problem does not exist. It means recognizing the reality of the problem while trusting that God is greater than the problem.
KEY LESSONS FOR TODAY
1. Do Not Allow The Size Of Your Giant To Determine The Size Of Your Faith. Everybody around David saw the size of Goliath and became afraid. But David refused to allow the appearance of Goliath to determine what he believed about God. 1 Sam. 17:45. You may also be facing something that looks bigger than you don't allow the size of your challenge to reduce your confidence in God.
2. Remember What God Has Already Done For You. Before David faced Goliath, he remembered his previous experiences with God. 1 Sam. 17:34–37. When your next giant appears, remember your previous testimony. Tell yourself: “The God who helped me before is still my God today.” Your past testimony is not merely something to tell people in church. It can become fuel for your faith when you face your next battle.
3. Do Not Fight Your Battle In Your Own Strength. David did not stand before Goliath and say, “I am strong enough.” He said: “I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts.” There will be moments when you reach the limit of human ability and when you reach that point, don't conclude that there is no hope. That is the moment to turn your eyes toward God. 2 Chr. 20:12
4. Do Not Let Other People's Fear Become Your Fear. When Goliath appeared, the soldiers of Israel became afraid. They ran away from him but David refused to inherit their fear. 1 Sam. 17:26. Don't allow somebody else's fear to become your faith. Your confidence must be based on what God has said, not merely on what people are saying. Luke 1:37 “For with God nothing shall be impossible.”
THINGS YOU MUST DO WHEN FACING YOUR GIANT
✓ Face the Giant Instead of Running Away. 1 Sam. 17:48. David moved toward Goliath instead of running from him. Don't allow fear to make you run away from what God is helping you confront.
✓ Speak God's Word Over Your Situation. 1 Sam.17:46–47. David declared God's power before the battle was over. Don't let your situation determine your words; let God's Word determine your confession.
✓ Pray and Depend on God. Ps 121:1–2 “My help cometh from the LORD...” David depended on God rather than himself. Before you face your giant, take the matter to God in prayer.
✓ Use What God Has Already Given You. 1 Sam. 17:38–40. David did not try to fight like Saul. He used the sling and stones he was familiar with. God can use what He has already placed in your hands. Be faithful with what God has given you, and trust Him to use it for His purpose.
WHAT YOUR GIANT SHOULD NOT DO TO YOU
✓ Your Giant Should Not Make You Abandon Your Faith. Heb. 10:23 “Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering...”
✓ Your Giant Should Not Make You Stop Praying.1 Thess. 5:17 “Pray without ceasing.”
✓ Your Giant Should Not Make You Doubt God's Ability. Jere. 32:27 “Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?”
Beloved, whatever giant you are facing today, do not run from it and do not surrender to it. Stand firm in faith and depend on God. Your victory is not in your strength but in the Lord who fights for you. And if you are still living in sin, the greatest battle you need to confront is the battle of your soul. Do not allow sin to keep you separated from God. Turn to Christ, repent and surrender your life to Him. May you overcome the giant of your life, in Jesus' name.
SHALOM!!