Champion
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Don’t read the story of David and Goliath from the perspective of David. Read it from the perspective of the people of Israel. Their armies are useless; their future now hangs on single combat.
If a champion can be found to go up against Goliath, they stand a chance: if Goliath can be killed, they all win. But if that champion fails, they all lose; they all go back into slavery. Will anyone step forward? Is there anyone who dares stand against the monster?
Just one young man who can’t wear armor and doesn’t carry a sword. This looks bleak. What chance does he have? No one expects him to prevail.
His entire nation’s fate hangs in the balance.
We are all threatened by the monster of sin and death. None of us could ever face it and win; we need a champion who can fight the fight we could never fight, fight in our place and win for us, as us.
If Jesus wins, we all win. We all gain the benefit of his victory. Sin and death can never threaten us again.