Finding victory

David’s victories really put the Israelites that first came into Canaan to shame. 

Time and again in Judges, you see how they failed to take control of the land with the reasons being things like their enemies having iron chariots and so forth.

But time and again, David found victory, even when his enemies had superior weapons. 

The difference? 

David trusted God, and the Israelites didn’t.

So often, we can talk ourselves out of the victory God wants us to have in our lives.  It may be finding a job.  It may be finding a good future husband or wife.  It may be fighting against sin.

And we say things like, “I could never get that job.  Why even try?” 

Or, “I could never get that woman?  Why would she want me?” 

Or, “I’ve been fighting this battle against sin for so long.  I keep falling.  Why keep fighting?”

I suppose the question we need to ask ourselves is “Do I believe God is really with me?  Do I really believe God is on my side?  Do I really believe that God wants good things for me?”

If we don’t believe this, we won’t take steps of faith.  Instead, we’ll hang back in fear.

How about you?  Are you finding victory in your life? 

I admit.  Sometimes I do hang back because I feel like I’m not good enough.  I need to be better about stepping out in faith, and trusting God.  And so as much as I’m speaking to people who read this blog, I’m also speaking to myself.

Lord, I do desire victory in my life.  But sometimes I hold back because I think I’m not good enough.  Or because I’ve failed in the past. 

Lord, help me not to be like the Israelites who held back in fear.  Rather, let me be like David, stepping out in faith and finding victory.  In Jesus’ name, amen.