The Lion
and the Bear
“Your servant has killed both the lion
and the bear; this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, because
he has defied the armies of the living God.”
1 Sam. 17:36
The story
of David versus Goliath is well known around the world. What is interesting about this verse is the
significance of David’s past experiences preparing him for the present
moment. David is letting King Saul know
that as a keeper of the sheep, David has been well trained in fighting off
enemy attacks. If lions or bears came
against the flock, David would defend the flock and defeat the attackers.
It is also
noteworthy that David has been “keeping his father’s sheep” according to verse
34. What a perfect picture this paints
of Jesus – the One who keeps His father’s sheep. David is resolute in his promise that Goliath
will end up defeated, just like the lion and the bear. The reason for the defeat is that Goliath is
going against Israel – the armies of the living God.
What kind
of spiritual training have we received in the past that has prepared us for
what we currently face? Are there
Goliaths in front of us, defying and taunting us? If so, think back to the lessons you have
learned in God’s classroom and apply them as you apply the victory that Jesus
secured for you. Fear, worry, doubt,
depression – they will be like the lion and the bear, because they have defied
you, part of the army of the living God.
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