1 Samuel 17

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by: Debbie Galyen

11/13/2025

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“For the battle is the Lord’s” (v47). David had been added to Saul’s entourage as a mere musician, but confronting Goliath was his announcement for the office of king. While King Saul and his army “were dismayed and greatly afraid” (v1), David was confident that “the Lord saves not with sword and spear” (v47). The battle was won even though “there was no sword” in David’s hand (v50).

The future king trusted in the “Lord of hosts, the God of the armies”, rather than political might or personal skill (v45). When we live for Christ, the giants of the world (whether evil people, frail politicians, or even our own mistakes) do not have the last word. Because God is for us, we have victory (Romans 8).

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“For the battle is the Lord’s” (v47). David had been added to Saul’s entourage as a mere musician, but confronting Goliath was his announcement for the office of king. While King Saul and his army “were dismayed and greatly afraid” (v1), David was confident that “the Lord saves not with sword and spear” (v47). The battle was won even though “there was no sword” in David’s hand (v50).

The future king trusted in the “Lord of hosts, the God of the armies”, rather than political might or personal skill (v45). When we live for Christ, the giants of the world (whether evil people, frail politicians, or even our own mistakes) do not have the last word. Because God is for us, we have victory (Romans 8).

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