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SAMUEL 17:1-11
A champion
is someone who is chosen to represent a group of people. In the battle between
Israel and the Philistines, goliath was the champion who represented the
philistine, while David was the Israeli champion. One thing about being a
champion is that once he is defeated, the people the champion represents are
automatically defeated. Thank God we have Jesus Christ as our champion. He has
never been defeated. Today, God is looking for champions who will represent the
kingdom of God and stand against forces of darkness. Can God find that champion
in you?
To qualify as a divine champion, you must meet with certain criteria. You must believe right within you that it is God with you who makes you victorious. One with God is a majority, even though human eyes may see it differently (Romans 8:31). God’s mathematics differs from man’s because while we add, he multiplies. When the 450 prophets of Israel confronted Elijah in 1 Kings 18, they thought they were fighting only him. But unknown to them, they were facing Elijah, God and his innumerable heavenly hosts. So a would-be champion should never allow the size or number of his enemies to intimidate him.
Similarly, the would-be champion must never be outweighed by the magnitude of the problem, but rather see the great opportunities and take up the challenge, knowing that “For with God nothing will be impossible.” (Luke 1:37).
Thirdly, the would-be champion should not focus on his limited ability, but on the fact that by his availability for God, he is able to see God work wonders through him. Are you available for God to use? For instance, to win a soul, all you have to do is preach the Word and God will do the converting.
The one who would be a divine champion must be willing and obedient to follow God foolishly without arguing. For Peter, casting his net at the time he did was most ill-timed and unprofessional. It seemed foolish to him, but by obeying that foolish instruction, he got a great catch. Are you prepared to be foolish for Christ? Lastly, a divine champion must maintain his loyalty to the end. Are now ready to become a divine champion?
To qualify as a divine champion, you must meet with certain criteria. You must believe right within you that it is God with you who makes you victorious. One with God is a majority, even though human eyes may see it differently (Romans 8:31). God’s mathematics differs from man’s because while we add, he multiplies. When the 450 prophets of Israel confronted Elijah in 1 Kings 18, they thought they were fighting only him. But unknown to them, they were facing Elijah, God and his innumerable heavenly hosts. So a would-be champion should never allow the size or number of his enemies to intimidate him.
Similarly, the would-be champion must never be outweighed by the magnitude of the problem, but rather see the great opportunities and take up the challenge, knowing that “For with God nothing will be impossible.” (Luke 1:37).
Thirdly, the would-be champion should not focus on his limited ability, but on the fact that by his availability for God, he is able to see God work wonders through him. Are you available for God to use? For instance, to win a soul, all you have to do is preach the Word and God will do the converting.
The one who would be a divine champion must be willing and obedient to follow God foolishly without arguing. For Peter, casting his net at the time he did was most ill-timed and unprofessional. It seemed foolish to him, but by obeying that foolish instruction, he got a great catch. Are you prepared to be foolish for Christ? Lastly, a divine champion must maintain his loyalty to the end. Are now ready to become a divine champion?
MEMORIZE:
PSALM 3:6 –I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people who have set
themselves against me all around.
