You Have the Covenant
Author: Bob Shafer
1 Samuel 17:12-30
"And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?" (1 Samuel 17:26).
There were a number of keys to David’s ability to kill Goliath. One of those keys was His knowledge of and faith in God’s covenant with the nation of Israel. The Lord had said that no one would be able to stand before His people. (Deut. 11:25.) Goliath was just a man—and an uncircumcised man at that! This meant he didn’t have a covenant with God. David placed his faith completely in the promises God had given him through the covenant He had made with Israel.
Every one of the Israelite soldiers had that same covenant, but the covenant is of no effect until it’s believed. Hebrews 4:2 says, “For unto us was the Gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the Word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.” David believed God’s Word and activated His covenant power in his life.
King Saul tried to give David his armor to wear, but he wouldn’t take it. (vv. 38,39.) His trust was in the God of the covenant, not what he wore. And after all, Saul’s armor wasn’t doing him any good. He was hiding along with the rest of the soldiers. David’s faith rested in God alone.
God’s covenant with you is a better covenant based on better promises. (Heb. 8:6.) Through the blood of Jesus you are walking in the victory He has already purchased for you. There’s simply no reason for you to cower before your enemies. You have God’s covenant promises. Activate them by faith today, and watch your giants fall.
Author: Bob Shafer
1 Samuel 17:12-30
"And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?" (1 Samuel 17:26).
There were a number of keys to David’s ability to kill Goliath. One of those keys was His knowledge of and faith in God’s covenant with the nation of Israel. The Lord had said that no one would be able to stand before His people. (Deut. 11:25.) Goliath was just a man—and an uncircumcised man at that! This meant he didn’t have a covenant with God. David placed his faith completely in the promises God had given him through the covenant He had made with Israel.
Every one of the Israelite soldiers had that same covenant, but the covenant is of no effect until it’s believed. Hebrews 4:2 says, “For unto us was the Gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the Word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.” David believed God’s Word and activated His covenant power in his life.
King Saul tried to give David his armor to wear, but he wouldn’t take it. (vv. 38,39.) His trust was in the God of the covenant, not what he wore. And after all, Saul’s armor wasn’t doing him any good. He was hiding along with the rest of the soldiers. David’s faith rested in God alone.
God’s covenant with you is a better covenant based on better promises. (Heb. 8:6.) Through the blood of Jesus you are walking in the victory He has already purchased for you. There’s simply no reason for you to cower before your enemies. You have God’s covenant promises. Activate them by faith today, and watch your giants fall.