Fall, Goliath, Fall-Project 86

The stage is set for an epic story: a giant comes to defeat those weaker than he. He hurls out threats and insults night and day provoking the the enemies to action; but they are too frightened by his appearance and might. For there are stories about him how no man has ever come close to beating him. All around tremble, even those on his side in terror of him. Then in the distant a faint and frail voice is heard declaring the intent not only to fight this giant but to slay him. But who is the one who dares to summon enough courage to approach this giant: is it a mighty warrior, is it a discipline military agent with years of experience? No! It is a young boy with no shield and no sword. All he has is FAITH...and a slingshot. With the courage of ten armies, he faces the giant. He declares the LORD is on his side and that is all he needs. He places the stone in the slingshot...winds it up...releases it...and brings down the giant.

It is the scene for a great movie. But is more than that. It is David's story of unshakable faith and determination despite unfavorable stances.
45Then David said to the Philistine, "You come to me with a sword, a spear, and a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have taunted. 46This day the Lord will deliver you up into my hands, and I will strike you down and remove your head from you. And I will give the dead bodies of the army of the Philistines this day to the birds of the sky and the wild beasts of the earth, that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel, 47and that all this assembly may know that the Lord does not deliver by sword or by spear; for the battle is the Lord's and He will give you into our hands."

48Then it happened when the Philistine rose and came and drew near to meet David, that David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine. 49And David put his hand into his bag and took from it a stone and slung it, and struck the Philistine on his forehead. And the stone sank into his forehead, so that he fell on his face to the ground.

50Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone, and he struck the Philistine and killed him; but there was no sword in David's hand. 51Then David ran and stood over the Philistine and took his sword and drew it out of its sheath and killed him, and cut off his head with it. When the Philistines saw that their champion was dead, they fled. 1 Samuel 17:45-51

 

The band Project 86 encourages us to have the same faith, courage, and determination as David when we face giants in our lives:

Take up arms, all you fallen oppressed
This is insurrection rising, mobilizing defense
It’s time, my brothers, beat your shovels to swords
It’s time, my friends, sound the siren for war!

Can you smell it the air my brethren?
It ‘s the beautiful stench of reinvention
Sharpen your axes, resurrect your hatchets
As we raise our chalices to fallen combatants
It’s time, my brothers, earn your stripes and your lashes
It’s time, my friends, light your hearts into action

With our backs to the wall
We’ll respond to the call
Fall, Goliath, fall, fall goliath
Lift the head of the giant
To celebrate our defiance
Fall Goliath, fall, fall goliath

 

Do not let fear hold you captive. Rely on the strength of the Lord to with into battle and become the victor!

 

Lyrics: http://www.newreleasetuesday.com/lyricsdetail.php?lyrics_id=76941

Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKGtfOrtJ1s