Introduction

Good morning, beloved! It’s a joy to be in the house of the Lord with you all today. We are gathered here, not as strangers meeting in passing, but as a family united by the love of our Savior. A family that laughs together, cries together, and grows together in the light of His grace. We are blessed beyond measure, and today, we are blessed to delve into the deep well of God's Word together.

We turn our hearts and minds to a story of courage and faith, a story of a young shepherd boy named David. This is a story that has been told and retold, a story that has inspired countless generations, a story that reminds us of God's power working through the most unlikely of heroes.

In the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 17, verse 26, we read:

'David asked the men standing near him, 'What will be done for the man who kills this Philistine and removes this disgrace from Israel? Who is this uncircumcised Philistine that he should defy the armies of the living God?''

David's words echo with the boldness and courage that come from a heart firmly rooted in God's sovereignty. He stands in the face of an enemy, not with fear, but with a confidence that can only come from knowing the Lord Almighty is on his side.

The great preacher Billy Graham once said, 'Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.' David's courage, his unwavering faith in the Lord, it's contagious. It stirs something within us, doesn't it? It calls us to stand firm, to boldly battle the unrighteous, to bridge the gap with godly courage, and to be righteous in a rebellious world.

But how do we find this courage? How do we stand firm in our faith when the world around us seems to be crumbling? How do we maintain our righteousness in a world that often seems to celebrate rebellion?

Let us pray.

Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you today with hearts full of gratitude for your unending love and grace. We thank you for your Word, which is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. As we open our hearts and minds to your Word today, we ask that you guide us, that you give us the courage to stand firm in our faith, to boldly battle the unrighteous, to bridge the gap with godly courage, and to be righteous in a rebellious world. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Boldly Battling the Unrighteous

In the face of the towering Philistine, young David stood undeterred. His faith in God was unshakeable, his courage unwavering. He was not a warrior by the world's standards, but he was a warrior in spirit, armed with the power of God's Word and the strength of his faith. He was ready to stand against the unrighteous, to challenge the enemy that defied the armies of the living God.

David's courage was not born out of his own strength or abilities: He was a shepherd, not a soldier. He didn't have the physical prowess or the battle experience of his older brothers or the other men in the Israelite army. But what he did have was a deep and abiding faith in God. He knew that the battle was not his, but the Lord's. He knew that it was not by his own might or power that he would overcome, but by the Spirit of the Lord.

This is the kind of courage we need in our lives today: We live in a world where unrighteousness often seems to prevail. We see injustice, corruption, and evil all around us. We face challenges and obstacles that seem insurmountable. But like David, we can stand firm in our faith, boldly battling the unrighteous, knowing that the battle is not ours, but the Lord's.

Standing up for what’s right: David's courage was not just about standing up to Goliath. It was also about standing up for what was right, for the honor of God and His people. He was not willing to stand by and let the name of the Lord be defied. He was not willing to let the people of Israel live in fear and disgrace. He was ready to fight, not for his own glory, but for the glory of God. In our lives, we are often called to stand up for what is right, to stand against unrighteousness in all its forms. It may not be a physical battle like David's, but it is a spiritual battle, a battle for truth, justice, and righteousness. It is a battle that requires courage, faith, and the power of God's Word.

David's courage was about trusting in God's promises: He knew that God had promised to deliver His people, to give them victory over their enemies. He knew that God was faithful, that His promises were sure. He trusted in God, not in his own abilities or resources. In our lives, we can trust in God's promises. We can trust that He will deliver us, that He will give us victory over the challenges and obstacles we face. We can trust that He is faithful, that His promises are sure. We can trust in Him, not in our own abilities or resources.

David's courage was about taking action: He didn't just talk about his faith or his trust in God. He didn't just stand on the sidelines and watch. He stepped forward, he took up his sling and his stones, and he faced the enemy. He took action, guided by his faith and his trust in God. In our lives, we are called to take action. We are called to step forward, to face the challenges and obstacles in our path. We are called to stand against unrighteousness, to fight for what is right. We are called to take action, guided by our faith and our trust in God.

The story of David and Goliath: Here, we see a young shepherd boy who became a hero, not by his own strength or abilities, but by his faith in God. We see a young man who stood firm in his faith, who boldly battled the unrighteous, who stood up for what was right, who trusted in God's promises, and who took action. We see a model of courage and faith that we can follow in our own lives, as we face the challenges and obstacles of our world today.

Bridging the Gap with Godly Courage

As we continue to draw from the well of wisdom found in the story of David, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a challenge that is as relevant today as it was in the time of our young shepherd boy ... View this full PRO sermon free with PRO