Daily Delight

I attended my first bible camp when I was nine years old. I enjoyed learning about all the bible characters; but David and Goliath was one of my favorite stories. At the end of the week, our camp counselors promised to show us how tall Goliath was. I was so excited and could hardly wait to find out. On Friday, we filed into the cafeteria. A large blank paper that reached the ceiling covered a section of the wall. Once we took our seats, two camp counselors pulled down the paper- and there was Goliath. His head touched the cafeteria ceiling. The counselors said he was over nine feet tall."That's it!?" I exclaimed loudly as I slumped back into my seat. In my young mind, Goliath should have been hundreds of feet tall. Nine feet was not something to fear. I remember feeling so disappointed.What my nine year old self seemed to forget was to King Saul and the Israelite army, Goliath was a real threat. In 1 Samuel 17, Goliath stood before the Israelites and challenged them for 40 days; if they could kill him, the Philistines would be their servants. But if not; they would serve the Philistines. It was a big risk, and looking at Goliath's stature they thought they were on the losing end.Then David came along.David wasn't afraid of Goliath's height; he knew the God he served. He tells Goliath: “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied." "All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord’s, and he will give all of you into our hands” (1 Sam 17:45, 47). David, a mere shepherd boy, took down Goliath with sling and a stone.When the enemy makes plans for evil against us, do not fear. Remember who fights on our side. We are children of the most high God; we are blood bought. The enemy can never take that away from us. And that makes us victorious. 

About the Author

Alexis Newlin

Alexis is a 34-year-old lover of Jesus, loose leaf tea, rollercoasters, and adventures. Originally from Marietta GA, Alexis now resides in Fresno, CA where she works as a recreation therapist at Valley Children's. Alexis enjoys teaching and encouraging kids that they can do and be anything they want, despite their disability.

When not at work, you can find Alexis outdoors enjoying a walk in her neighborhood, scoping out the newest food truck, hanging out with friends or planning her next trip. Her church, The Revival Center, and family mean the world to her. They have supported her through the loss of her mother and a cancer diagnosis.

Through her trials and triumphs, God has pushed her to share her faith and encourage others through her writing. Writing is something she is passionate about and it is a joy for her to share her walk with God and encourage others.