MARCH 25
Psalm 60:12, “With God we shall do valiantly.”
To do valiantly means to act with great courage, strength, and determination, especially in the face of challenges or opposition. It often implies bravery in battle, perseverance in hardship, or unwavering faith in difficult circumstances.
In a biblical context, Psalm 60:12 and Psalm 108:13 say, “Through God we shall do valiantly.” This means that true strength and victory come from reliance on God rather than human effort. To “do valiantly” in this sense means to act boldly and faithfully, trusting in God’s power to overcome obstacles.
When the Philistine giant Goliath challenged Israel’s army, no one dared to fight him—except for young David. Though just a shepherd boy, David had great faith that God would give him victory. He told King Saul, “The Lord who delivered me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine” (1 Samuel 17:37).
Armed with only a sling and five smooth stones, David faced Goliath, declaring, “You come to me with a sword and with a spear and with a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts” (1 Samuel 17:45). While Goliath relied on his own strength, David trusted in God alone. With one well-aimed stone, David struck Goliath in the forehead, and the giant fell. This victory was not due to David’s skill alone, but because he trusted God to fight for him. His boldness and faith remind us that true strength comes not from ourselves but from God who makes strong.
“But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us.”—Romans 8:37
Application Questions: Scripture makes clear that we are engaged in a spiritual battle (Ephesians 6:10-18). How can we be strong against the foe? What does doing valiantly look like in your life?
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