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2 Thessalonians 3:2 & 3
"2 And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith.
3 But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil."

We have studied about David and Goliath this week. These events occurred so "ALL THE EARTH MAY KNOW that there is a God in Israel." This is one of the most famous events recorded in the Holy Bible. 

We are often told that these events need to inspire us to defeat EVERY giant we encounter. But, not every adversary in our life is a GOLIATH. Even some of our GIANT challenges are just obstacles to overcome. And, some of our challenges that are also enemies of GOD; they are GOLIATH'S that GOD will help us defeat. Don't fear the ones that defy GOD. Be confident in God and His assurance to help His people. 

Young David ran toward the giant Goliath when the rest of Israel was TOO scared. The other men of Israel gave in to the temptation to NOT fight the giant. Yesterday's verse, from the letter to the Correnthians; "There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is FAITHFUL, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, THAT YE MAY BE ABLE TO BEAR IT." 

Through prayer and supplication we may find God's will for our lives and find meaning in the tapestry that is woven. If we will walk with GOD; He will walk with us. Today's verses; "And that we may be delivered from UNREASONABLE and WICKED men: for all men have NOT faith. But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil." GOD will prove you and use you to demonstrate His goodness and mercy in the world. GOD wants us to stand up against those that defy Him. We can do it! God is with us.

The first step in walking with GOD and standing up against those who defy Him is going to Church. It is rebellious and counter cultural to worship Jesus today! You can do it! When you are in the Fredericksburg Texas area; please join us at one of the oldest Lutheran Churches in the region! It is beautiful! An old stone building with vibrant stained glass everywhere you look. And, ornately carved wood altar and flying pulpit! It is an amazing sight to behold. And, the people are VERY friendly and welcoming. The Pastor's are outstanding and outgoing. We look forward to seeing you in worship.
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