What hope does the believer have in this mortal life and in eternity? Great hope. In Christ we have assurance of God's love for us. We have assurance that our Lord understands our frailty. We know we are God's chosen people, elect in Christ before the foundation of the world. We know that all our days, from beginning to end, have been lovingly numbered by our Lord. We know that our Lord and Savior has triumphed over death, hell, and the grave on our behalf. We know that because he rose from the dead we also shall arise when he calls.
What does all this have to do with Goliath scaring the Israelites? David, the man after God's own heart, knew this trust. He had a hope founded on God. He was not trusting in his own ability or experience. He was not trusting in his own strength. He did not know what he would face when he was sent to bring some supplies to his brothers. But he knew the Lord would sustain him on this earth for as many days as he wished.
Likewise, Paul faced governors and kings knowing that the Lord would sustain and protect him as long as he desired. He was perfectly safe because of the presence of his risen Lord, Jesus.
How do we face life? Do we know the promises of God? Do we act as though we know the promises of God. When we realize that we act as unbelievers, doubting the promises of our Lord, there's one more thing to remember. The sin we confess to our Lord is forgiven. He has carried our sins, died the death we deserve due to our unbelief, and ever lives to intercede on our behalf.
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