In the Bible we read a story about two men: one a great, great big man who didn’t love God, and didn’t know God, and didn’t really want anything to do with the true and living God; and another, an average sized young man who did love God, and served God, and wanted to do whatever God wanted Him to do.

You know it as the story of David and Goliath, and you know how it turns out. Two opposing armies were camped in a valley and it led up to one of the most famous, and quick, battles in history. On one side were the Israelites, who were God’s chosen people. On the other side was the army of the Philistines, a group of people that wanted nothing to do with the God of Israel.

The army of the Philistines had threatened to wipe out the children of Israel and they sent their biggest man, Goliath, with a challenge to say, “Whoever will come and fight me, I will fight. If I win, you will be our slaves; and if you win, we will be your slaves.”

The frightened Israelite army had no one that they thought would stand a chance against Goliath, until David volunteered. David was a young man with amazing faith in God and he trusted that if this is what God wanted him to do, He would provide the strength for David.

David went out to face Goliath without the weapons and the strength that most people would think were necessary to even have a slim chance to come out alive, but David did have complete faith in God. He trusted that despite the odds, God would supply him with everything he needed to win this fight.

You know how the story ends. David beat Goliath because of his unwavering faith. As he approached the giant he said “I come to you not with my strength and might, but in the name of the Lord.” Regardless of what obstacles and challenges you are going through in your life, follow David’s example. Trust God to provide for your needs and leave it up to Him.

How can you do that? As you trust Him, He’ll just make things happen that you never believed possible. He’ll give you extra strength. He’ll give you extra courage. He can provide extra funds, extra work, extra assurance, extra peace, extra calm, extra kind people to help mend broken hearts. He can do all. Remember, my friend, He can give you the power to do and to take care of whatever needs to be, no matter what the circumstances.

Dr. Ann Shorb is a professional counselor in Pennsylvania in PA, speaker, and writer. You can get more information at the website of her ministry, Christian Counseling & Educational Services.