The text before us may very well sum up one of the secrets of David’s hugely successful life. More specifically, the first four words capture something powerful about the life of this inimitable king – “And David went on”. Too many things had been strewn in the way that could make him stop. At the back side of the desert as a little shepherd boy, he had to contend with the bears and lions. The experience he garnered while doing this would soon come handy when he came face to face with Goliath. The champion from the camp of the Philistines wanted to intimidate him to submission, but “David went on”. Right after his victory, he was dragged into a long drawn war with his boss and King of Israel because of rivalry, but “David went on”.
No one became great standing idle. No one has done anything significant in life without having to contend with forces. Life, many times, is like swimming against the tide.
The lesson is this: No one became great standing idle. No one has done anything significant in life without having to contend with forces. Life, many times, is like swimming against the tide. Ability to press on despite the unfavourable circumstances is what makes for ultimate success. When obstacles are thrown at you or in your path, count on the strength of the Lord. Awake to the consciousness of the help that His presence makes available. You may be closer to a major breakthrough than you ever imagined.
