This week in The Life of David (The Making of a King), Pastor Dustin Woodward unpacks one of the most iconic stories in Scripture: David vs. Goliath. It’s more than history — it’s a picture of how God still calls ordinary people to step into extraordinary moments.

David wasn’t looking for a spotlight. He was simply running an errand, delivering food to his brothers. But in the Valley of Elah, an ordinary assignment turned into an extraordinary opportunity. A shepherd boy, overlooked by many, stepped forward in faith to face the giant that left an entire army paralyzed in fear.

Key Scriptures: 1 Samuel 17:17–51 | Luke 16:10 | 2 Corinthians 1:21–22

In this message, you’ll discover:

Ordinary assignments lead to extraordinary opportunities – Your faithfulness in the small opens the door to God’s greater plan.

Your past battles prepare you for today’s victories – Every lion and bear you’ve faced was preparing you for something bigger.

You can’t fight giants in someone else’s armor – God’s anointing rests on authenticity, not imitation.

You can’t conquer what you won’t confront – Avoidance never brings freedom; victory requires courage.

The enemy’s weapons become your testimony – What the enemy meant to defeat you can become the very thing God uses to display His power.

“Opportunities often come disguised as giants.”

“The giant you won’t face is the giant you can’t defeat.”

Whether your “giant” looks like fear, addiction, insecurity, financial pressure, or broken relationships — the truth is this: the battle belongs to the Lord. What God has entrusted to you is enough to defeat the giant in front of you.

This message will strengthen your faith, challenge your perspective, and remind you that with God, no giant is too big, no battle is too strong, and no situation is beyond His power.

Our Prayer Today:

That you would rise with courage like David, face the giants standing in your way, and trust that the same God who empowered David is with you right now.