King David and the Battle

Characteristic number one: Giant Killers are obedient. Before King David was King David, he was the youngest son of an elderly father who had sent him on a simple errand to bring food to his older brothers. David honored his father by complying with his wishes and carried the food to the war camp where his older brothers were listening to a Philistine giant defy the God of Israel morning, and evening

Characteristic number two: Giant Killers when given a task-no matter how simple or routine follow the task through to completion.

Characteristic number three: Giant Killers understand the power of rising early because it involves discipline. In 1 Samuel 17:20, the Word says "Early in the morning".

Characteristic number four: Giant Killers run to the front lines. According to I Samuel 17: 22 David ran to the front lines where his brothers were. Giant killers know where the action is and that is where they want to be.

Characteristic number five: Giant killers will not be silenced. Although it angered David's brother, David kept asking the same question as to what would happen to the person who killed the giant. Giant Killers want to know the result of victory. So they keep asking until they are answered and will not be silenced.

Characteristic number six: Giant Killers will go into a battle that others flee from. Young David assured the King that he would fight the giant.

Characteristic number seven: Giant Killers do not listen to those who say it can't be done. King Saul told David he was too young and the giant was too skilled. David did not receive the negative word. Characteristic number eight: Giant Killers have faith that has been honed in prior battles. David mentioned the lion and the bear that he had killed. David had faith in God in those trials and he would have faith in God in this one.

Characteristic number nine: Giant Killers know the weapons of their warfare. David knew that Saul's armour would not work as it was untested for him. He knew that he wanted to take his own staff and get some smooth rocks.

Characteristic number ten. Giant Killers kill giants. David killed the Philistine giant and understood the significance of the victory.

So the question for you today is, "What giant in the spirit needs to be put to rest in your life?" What rises up against you morning and evening and defy's the God within you. Use this lesson to defeat the giants in your life today! This is Pastor Susan Living the Everyday Prophetic Life and running to the battle lines.