Jesus Christ, The Carpenter.

David Wilkerson Today


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MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2013



THERE WAS NO SWORD IN THE HAND OF DAVID

by Gary Wilkerson




“David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and

struck the Philistine and killed him. There was no sword in the hand of David.

. . . When the Philistines saw that their champion was dead, they fled. And the

men of Israel and Judah rose with a shout and pursued the Philistines as far as

Gath and the gates of Ekron, so that the wounded Philistines fell on the way”

(1 Samuel 17:50-52).



When David slew Goliath, the tide turned so dramatically that Israel put the

stumbling Philistines to flight. Most important in this passage is one short

phrase: “There was no sword in the hand of David.” God proved Himself

faithful through David’s trust—and that filled every Israelite soldier with

faith. All mockery and shame were gone, and the Israelites’ confidence

returned—a confidence that their God would do battle for them.



The profound effect of seeing God’s power work on our behalf is that our

confidence is renewed to enter the fray. The battle is Christ’s, who calls to

us, “Come see My hand of victory. I have cut off the head of your accuser!”

We are now empowered to follow, saying, “Lord, You haven’t abandoned me.

You allowed all of this—every setback, even the taunts. And You did it in

mercy so that I might believe You.”



Still, many of us wonder, “When will the Lord move on my behalf?” The

answer to that is, Jesus has already moved! Your victory was secured 2,000

years ago on the cross. His triumph on the cross is the same victory that puts

to flight every giant in our lives. Your marriage may be suffering, but Christ

has defeated the powers of darkness arrayed against you and your spouse. Your

finances may not be in order, but your Lord has prepared for you a future and a

hope. Your children may not lead the godly life you envision for them, but Jesus

has purchased their salvation. We may have battles on many fronts, but Christ

has secured our victory.



Are you now able to see your foe defeated? Think of all the accusing voices you

hear. You can answer them all: “This is the end for you, devil. Jesus’

victory has put you to flight. My victory is already sealed and won. Whenever

He chooses, my Hero will demonstrate that victory, and the world will behold

Him in all His glory. All will know that the battle is not with the sword and

spear, but with the Lord.”



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