Is there not a cause?

“And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?” – 1 Samuel 17v29

Saul never was able to see beyond the visible. When he and army were confronted by the Philistines and their giant champion they were in great fear. All they could see was this nine foot tall warrior and his threats against them. Their fear had them paralysed and defeated.

Then young David came to bring provisions to his brothers. When he got there he too saw giant Goliath and heard his threats. Perhaps part of it was his youth and inexperience, but he asked, “What will happen to the man who defeats Goliath?”

Saul gave the answer, but his big brother chided him for coming. David’s response showed whereas Saul walked by sight, he saw the bigger picture. “Is there not a cause?” Something had to be done no matter how big Goliath was. The cause was more important that the challenge.

Today we have a cause. Our cause is to glorify God in our lives and bring men to Him. The giants are many. If we look at what we can see, all we will see our giants. Let us focus on the cause instead of the giants.