Poetry
Goliath stood before God's people
Reminding them of their shame;
Reminding them of their nakedness;
Each time they spoke his name.
Goliath's name means naked
Also means ashamed.
What had caused this problem?
Who was there to blame?
Sin had left them open
To shattering defeat
They saw themselves as helpless
But never did retreat.
Then a boy named David
On an errand small;
Heard of their dilemma
And heard the giant's call.
God had placed a weapon
That was his very own;
He'd often felled the animals
With his slingshot and a stone.
Boldly he went forward
Forgetting what was past;
Knowing God was on his side
He was chosen for this task.
Where were all the soldiers?
Why did they not unite
Against the pagan army
If the Lord was on their side?
Maybe they had cowered
Fearless and ashamed
For sin had come; already won
As said Goliath's name.
The Lord has sent a David
To take away our shame.
Though giants may remind us
We're the ones to blame.
How many times do we repent
And don't ourselves forgive?
When Jesus came to give a stone
So we might truly live.
"I'm sorry" -"I forgive you"
But Lord, please understand
The damage I have caused to all
Is not what You had planned.
"I am truly sorry.
Look at what I've done"
I have forgiven you, my child.
That's why I sent My Son.
"I know that you forgive me, Lord
It's me I can't forgive.
Giants of my shame and guilt
Remain each day I live."
"I have given you the Word
Now use it as a stone.
Go forth against Goliath
And know you're not alone.
Your sins are covered by the blood
Though there is still the pain.
Use the word the giant to fell;
I've given you my Name.
You need not do a penance.
You need not pay the price.
The work was done at Calvary
And that work will suffice.
Guilt and shame are washed away
By repentant hearts;contrite.
Forgiveness happens instantly
You're cleansed in My sight.
Unforgiveness holds you captive
But know that you are free
Cut off the giant's ugly head
For you belong to Me.
"What I've said, that I will do.
Much is yet to be.
Persevere, press on in faith
Though now you cannot see".
Faith is not faith when we can see where we are going. Give, minister a word, keep the gift alive and let others draw strength from the word God has given you. God's gifts and calling are without repentance. Do not let the devil lie to you no matter what disguise he uses.
I am one who has been healed and I understand the giants.
How many times did I ask forgiveness and not feel forgiven?I had a pastor who told me,"It's under the blood" . Each time the giant came I reminded it, it is under the blood.
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