1 Samuel 17:45-46
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. 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.
We understand from Scriptures that, everyone born of God is destined for a life of exploits and extraordinary accomplishments. The knowledge of God is the exclusive right of those who know the Almighty God the Maker of Heaven and Earth and is very critical to the fulfilment of life and destiny. As God’s foot-soldiers, we need to know our God through and through, because only those who know their God can perform fearlessly and courageously at the battlefront. Because David knew his God, even without a sword in his hand, he boldly replied Goliath with these words of faith “I come to you in the Name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied”. With this, Heaven was invited to fight for David and there was no way the gates of hell could prevail. David overcame Goliath because he knew the LORD his God is Omnipotent, Omniscient, Omnipresent, the Lord of hosts and the Mighty in battle.
One fundamental truth man needs on earth is the knowledge of God. If we know who our God is nothing can stop us. It is written in Daniel 11:32 “………………. but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.” It is clear that they that know their God shall be strong and do exploits. It is very important to know that God is everything to us in life because knowing Him is the fuel for exploits in life. Exploit is the birthright of the redeemed of the Lord, nothing short of that. The Name of the Lord is a strong tower, the righteous runs into it and they are safe. At the mention of the Name of the Lord, every knee should bow. The Name of the Lord is a dependable weapon of spiritual warfare. When king Nebuchadnezzar had threatened to burn the three Hebrew boys, they declared that they were not afraid for their lives, even if they had to die defending what they believed in. They knew the God of Israel was more than able to deliver them, their spiritual experience with God strengthened them in the things they knew to overcome the fire. Our exploit in life as redeemed children of God is directly proportional to the level or amount of God’s Word inside of us. Life becomes limited when we lack the Word of God.
Beloved, the knowledge of the ways of God through His Word makes you to end as a commander of His Acts and is also a doorway to Divine proofs and exploits. Be determined to know God and His Word, and you will exist in the realm of exploits. As Paul desired to know Him and the Power of His Resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, do likewise as a servant of the Most High God and you will be destined for greatness. Be dedicated to the studying and obeying of God’s Word. Make up your mind to treasure His Word more than the food you eat. As long as you remain a child of God, you are a candidate for supernatural exploits! What is that Goliath threatening your life and giving you sleepless nights? Arise and use the Sword of the Spirit, the Word of God and that Goliath will fall in Jesus’ Name. Turn to God for victory and you shall be victorious through the Name and Blood of Jesus Christ. Remember, your sword is in your mouth so, use it to gain the benefits attached to it like David did.
O LORD, I ask for a deep hunger to know You more intimately. I make demand on Your Power to produce commanding exploits in my life in Jesus’ Name.