DAVID BEN JESSE – PART 2.1

 

Thursday, September 10, 2020

 

DAVID BEN JESSE – PART 2.1

DAVID KILLS GOLIATH

1 Sam 17:45-46

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 the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.

46 This day will the Lord deliver thee into mine hand; and I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee; and I will give the carcases of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel.

 

           Each side had chosen a “champion” to determine the outcome of the conflict and David was Israel’s only volunteer. Each stood insulting one another until David finally laid out what was to be a prophetic battle plan.

 

           First, it is not about the size of the soldier but the size of the soldier’s God. You come to me with a huge spear and a heavy sword, but I come to you hidden by and armed only with the name of the Lord of hosts [the God of battles]. My God will deliver you into my hand.

 

           Next, I will smite thee! You are too big to miss. I have five stones for my sling for you have a brother and three sons! His brother and three sons were also of giant stature. The name of Goliath's third son does not appear in the Bible, but it was said that 'he had on every hand six fingers, and on every foot six toes' (2 Samuel 21:20-21). There was one stone for each giant.

 

           Next, I will use your own sword to take off your ugly head. I will grasp it by the hair and lift it high so that the armies of Israel can see that stupid and surprised expression on your face which was your last.

 

           Israel’s armies will be emboldened to cross the stream and put all of Philistia to flight. Your dead will carpet the ground and provide food for the ravens and the wild beasts, and everyone will know that there is a God in Israel.

 

           I don’t know what your giant looks like today, but you can stand boldly behind your God. He is the Lord of hosts [the God of battles].

 

Isa 54:17

17 No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.

 

Lord, help us to both see and use the power you have given us. AMEN

DAVID BEN JESSE – PART TWO

 

Wednesday, September 9, 2020

 

DAVID BEN JESSE – PART TWO

GOLIATH

1 Sam 16:20-23

20 And Jesse took an ass laden with bread, and a bottle of wine, and a kid, and sent them by David his son unto Saul.

21 And David came to Saul, and stood before him: and he loved him greatly; and he became his armourbearer.

22 And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favour in my sight.

23 And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.

 

           David’s connection to King Saul was a donkey loaded with food sent by Jesse by David. When he arrived at the battle which was “arrayed” he saw no fighting taking place. Both armies were at a stalemate on opposite sides of a stream bed full of stones.

 

           The duties of armor bearer were to keep the armor and the weapons in good repair. Shields were shined and swords were kept sharp. The armor bearer also protected his soldier. This was an honored position and commentaries say that chapters 16 and 17 can’t be viewed as a strict timeline.

 

           The best information we have as to the origin of these giants is found in the following verse. If the “sons of god” refer to embodied fallen angels (demons) who mated with the “daughters of men,” this might explain Goliath’s size.

 

Gen 6:4

4 There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown.

 

           Trash talking Goliath, roared threats and insults at the Jews. The Jews hid in tents sharpening their swords, but no real fighting was taking place. There is a lot of political taunting taking place in our streets and most of us are hiding away at home. This did not satisfy David.

 

1 Sam 17:28-29

28 And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down hither? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thine heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle. 29 And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?

 

           David, went out to meet Goliath with no armor. He was offered the armor he kept clean and sharp, but he had not trained with such weight. He went clothed only in the protection of God – and that was enough.

 

Dear Lord, the time may soon come when we will stand before a mighty enemy clothed only with your protection. It will be enough. Thank you for guiding our efforts and defeating our foes. AMEN

DAVID BEN JESSE – PART ONE!

 

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

 

DAVID BEN JESSE – PART ONE!

 

THE ANOINTING!

 

1 Sam 16:10-14

10 Again, Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said unto Jesse, The Lord hath not chosen these.

11 And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither. 12 And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the Lord said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he. 13 Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.

14 But the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord troubled him.

 

           Rosy cheeked and perhaps having a reddish tint to his hair, David was forgotten of his own father when Samuel came to anoint a king. Jesse had seven sons and six of them were older, taller, and endowed with maturity and leadership, he thought. One son was still tending sheep. He was young and, if you could say this about a boy, he was pretty. Not exactly a model for a king.

 

           David had been doing the important work of developing character and a relationship with his God. Long nighttime hours were spent star gazing and composing psalms which praised God and soothed himself and the sheep. If you aspire to greatness, don’t neglect the important days of obscurity.

 

           Once David was anointed with a horn full of oil – in the midst of his brethren – his first kingly task was to return to the sheep and finish the duties of building character. This included killing a lion and a bear that threatened his sheep. This was dangerous business which he would skills to be used later.

 

1 Sam 16:7

7 But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.

 

1 Sam 16:10

10 Again, Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said unto Jesse, The Lord hath not chosen these.

 

Dear Lord, encourage that young man or woman who feels insignificant and unimportant. Let them do the important work of building character and a relationship with you. AMEN