Remind them why they started.

My Story

once upon a time there was a 16 year boy

and one day he found ou that hi church was going to church camp

everyone was excited to go

when his pastor said that the person that was incharge of fundraising transportation add forgoten and becuase of that him and his friend probly woulnt make it to camp this year

saddned becuase he wanted his youth group to go to camp

he decided to spend the next month outside in the parking lot of his church washing cars in the hot sun to raise money for him and his group to raise money

in the they actually didnt raise enogh money, they raised only half but he church cover the rest of the cost

he guenely wanted to help people get to a place where they could experince the presence of God

this is honestly the way i got into minisrty when i came back from camp i was a leader

while that incident was small that small victory is what propelled me into minisrty

as i was prepping for this message i heard the lord say “ remind them of why they started”

overtime as we cptinue to serve in the differnt capcitys and and exserpince , pressure , the joys, and the heartache, the church hurt

we can loose focus on why we actually started this

i would hope that the we started centers around the theme that “we want to see people see jesus for who is really is “

my hope is that today you can find strengh in your why

and that it will give fuel to push forward to the future

Today, we turn to a brief but significant moment in the life of David. David, the giant-slayer, the shepherd-king in waiting, finds himself fleeing for his life. He is on the run from King Saul, who seeks to kill him out of jealousy and fear.

Context

David arrives at the tabernacle in Nob, seeking refuge, bread, and a weapon. What he receives is far more than just a weapon; he is given a reminder of God’s faithfulness. He is handed the very sword of Goliath, the giant whom David had defeated by God’s power.

David regains Goliath's sword in **1 Samuel 21:9**. After fleeing from King Saul, David goes to the town of Nob, where he meets Ahimelech the priest. David is in need of weapons, and Ahimelech informs him that the only sword available is the one David had taken from Goliath after killing him in battle. Ahimelech gives David the sword, and David takes it with him as he continues his journey.

In this moment, the sword of Goliath becomes more than a tool for battle—it becomes a symbol of God’s proven deliverance, a reminder of past victories, and an anchor for David’s future hope.

**1. The Sword of Goliath: A Symbol of God’s Faithfulness**

Let’s recall the backstory: When David stood before Goliath in the Valley of Elah, he was not a warrior in human terms. He was a young shepherd, armed with nothing but a sling, five smooth stones, and, most importantly, faith in the living God. David boldly declared to Goliath, “The Lord will deliver you into my hand” (1 Samuel 17:46). And God did just that. The sword David receives in 1 Samuel 21 is the very sword Goliath had once wielded in pride and arrogance, now repurposed as a reminder of God’s triumph.

When David takes the sword, it must have brought back memories of that miraculous day—the day when God proved that it’s not by human strength or weapons that we win, but by the power of the Lord.

We, too, need to recall the “swords of Goliath” in our lives

those moments when God intervened, when He fought for us, when He brought victory in impossible circumstances.

When life becomes overwhelming, and we are on the run like David, it is easy to forget what God has already done.

But God calls us to remember, to look back on His faithfulness, and to let those memories strengthen our faith for the challenges ahead.

2. In Times of Fear and Uncertainty, God Provides

David was not in a position of strength when he arrived in Nob. He was desperate, hungry, and unarmed. Yet God provided for him through the priest Ahimelech, who gave him consecrated bread and the sword of Goliath. It’s significant that in his moment of need, David didn’t turn to human solutions first—he went to the house of God.

The sword of Goliath wasn’t just any sword—it was the weapon of David’s former enemy.

What had once been a symbol of the threat against him had become a provision from God.

This teaches us that God can take what once caused us fear, anxiety, and trouble, and transform it into a means of our strength and deliverance.

In our moments of fear and uncertainty, when the future seems unclear, God invites us to come to Him first.

Like David, we often find ourselves in desperate situations, but it’s in those moments that God provides in unexpected ways.

Sometimes, God repurposes even the painful or fearful parts of our past for His glory and our good.

What once brought us harm can become a testimony of His grace and power.

3. : God’s Victory is Unmatched

When David receives the sword of Goliath, his response is clear: “There is none like that; give it to me.” David recognizes the uniqueness of this weapon.

But it’s not just the craftsmanship or size of the sword that makes it special.

It’s what the sword represents: God’s unmatched ability to bring victory.

David doesn’t just want any sword; he wants a reminder of God’s previous deliverance as he faces his new battles.

He acknowledges that there is no other weapon, no other strategy, no other source of strength like the Lord’s faithfulness.

This moment reminds us that we don’t need new strategies or new sources of hope—we need to cling to the proven faithfulness of God.

As we face new challenges, we can be tempted to seek out new solutions, to trust in new methods, or to place our hope in things that ultimately cannot save us.

But like David, we must say, “There is none like that.”

There is no deliverance like the one God brings. There is no salvation like His salvation.

There is no peace like the peace that comes from trusting in Him.

We must remember that our victory comes not from human wisdom or strength but from God’s unfailing power.

david is reminded that

God is Faithful

In Times of Fear and Uncertainty, God Provides

God’s Victory is Unmatched

a reminder of his past victories gave him fuel for the future

im not sure what season your in

Galatians 6:9 says, "And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up".

how many goliath swords do you have , how many victories , how many lessons were you learned just how to trust him in the wilderness

in the same way he kept you there he is faithful to do the same

whats the reason you stayed