"David said to the Philistine, "You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. This day the LORD will hand you over to me, and I'll strike you down and cut off your head. Today I will give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds of the air and the beasts of the earth, and the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD's, and he will give all of you into our hands." - 1 Samuel 17:45-47
Truth be told, there will always be giants headed toward our path. It could be an annoying colleague. It could be an authoritarian boss. It could be an overwhelming project or creative endeavor. It could be a debilitating illness. It could also be your dwindling finances or a dying business. Or pwede ring marital or relationship obstacles.
Giants come in varying forms and are things we shouldn’t really be surprised with in our spiritual walk. After all, hindi naman nagsinungaling si Jesus noong sinabihan nya ang Kanyang mga disciples na palaging may kaakibat na panganib o gulo ang ating buhay. Hindi na dapat tayo nagugulat kung may mga nagaganap na bagyo o suliranin sa ating daan, pero dapat nating tandan ang immediate assurance ni Jesus matapos Nyang sabihin iyon.
“Take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Let’s look at the life of David. When he was a young shepherd, marami syang naencounter na beasts in the wild at mga mapanganib na areas while taking care of his father’s flock. Yet, amid the dangers he saw on his way, David’s faith in the Lord did not waver. He trusted God even more, and that allowed him to survive all those situations. That same faith allowed David to declare na hindi magwawagi si Goliath sa kanya. The young boy knew that he has the Lord in Him in the spirit, and He is faithful to fight our battles for us. Sabi nga ni David, “All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD's, and he will give all of you into our hands.” Inevitably, the Lord empowered David through the Holy Spirit to slay the giant, paving way for Israel to crush the fleeing Philistine army.
Sa mga panahong binabagyo ang ating buhay, hindi ba’t mas maganda na sa halip na magpatalo tayo sa agos ng tubig at sa hampas ng hangin ay ideklara natin ang kapangyarihan ng ating Diyos? It is when we choose to hold on to God’s hands and declare His greatness that He is compelled to move in our lives. There is a great shift whenever we change the way we look at things from fear’s perspective to a lens of faith. Choose to trust the Lord in every situation, for He is mighty to triumph in every battle. He has never failed a fight, and He is sure to win the ones you are facing now. All you have to do is surrender, and declare.
Take some time with the Lord at isuko mo ang mga bagyo ng iyong buhay. As you allow the Lord to minister through you, begin declaring what the Lord can do in your life. Magugulat ka na lang at how things will turn out, piece by piece. After all, God makes all things work together for the good of those who love Him.
Panginoon, maraming salamat dahil hindi nagbabago at nagmamaliw ang Inyong pag-ibig sa amin. Salamat sa pagbabahagi ng Banal na Espiritu, na Siyang aming katuwang sa aming mga suliranin at gagawin sa buhay. Nawa’y aming matayuan ang aming pananampalataya sa Iyo, at ideklara nang walang takot na Ikaw ay palaging magwawagi sa bawat sitwasyon. Sa ngalan ni Kristo Hesus, AMEN.
Truth be told, there will always be giants headed toward our path. It could be an annoying colleague. It could be an authoritarian boss. It could be an overwhelming project or creative endeavor. It could be a debilitating illness. It could also be your dwindling finances or a dying business. Or pwede ring marital or relationship obstacles.
Giants come in varying forms and are things we shouldn’t really be surprised with in our spiritual walk. After all, hindi naman nagsinungaling si Jesus noong sinabihan nya ang Kanyang mga disciples na palaging may kaakibat na panganib o gulo ang ating buhay. Hindi na dapat tayo nagugulat kung may mga nagaganap na bagyo o suliranin sa ating daan, pero dapat nating tandan ang immediate assurance ni Jesus matapos Nyang sabihin iyon.
“Take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Let’s look at the life of David. When he was a young shepherd, marami syang naencounter na beasts in the wild at mga mapanganib na areas while taking care of his father’s flock. Yet, amid the dangers he saw on his way, David’s faith in the Lord did not waver. He trusted God even more, and that allowed him to survive all those situations. That same faith allowed David to declare na hindi magwawagi si Goliath sa kanya. The young boy knew that he has the Lord in Him in the spirit, and He is faithful to fight our battles for us. Sabi nga ni David, “All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD's, and he will give all of you into our hands.” Inevitably, the Lord empowered David through the Holy Spirit to slay the giant, paving way for Israel to crush the fleeing Philistine army.
Sa mga panahong binabagyo ang ating buhay, hindi ba’t mas maganda na sa halip na magpatalo tayo sa agos ng tubig at sa hampas ng hangin ay ideklara natin ang kapangyarihan ng ating Diyos? It is when we choose to hold on to God’s hands and declare His greatness that He is compelled to move in our lives. There is a great shift whenever we change the way we look at things from fear’s perspective to a lens of faith. Choose to trust the Lord in every situation, for He is mighty to triumph in every battle. He has never failed a fight, and He is sure to win the ones you are facing now. All you have to do is surrender, and declare.
Take some time with the Lord at isuko mo ang mga bagyo ng iyong buhay. As you allow the Lord to minister through you, begin declaring what the Lord can do in your life. Magugulat ka na lang at how things will turn out, piece by piece. After all, God makes all things work together for the good of those who love Him.
Panginoon, maraming salamat dahil hindi nagbabago at nagmamaliw ang Inyong pag-ibig sa amin. Salamat sa pagbabahagi ng Banal na Espiritu, na Siyang aming katuwang sa aming mga suliranin at gagawin sa buhay. Nawa’y aming matayuan ang aming pananampalataya sa Iyo, at ideklara nang walang takot na Ikaw ay palaging magwawagi sa bawat sitwasyon. Sa ngalan ni Kristo Hesus, AMEN.
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