What a bully! That’s what comes to my mind when I think about Goliath as he taunted the Israelites, marching around like the ancient day Hulk, and yelling for someone to fight.

I tend to have a little bit of a competitive nature, which can lead me down a path of comparison. I compare my abilities and gifts against others’ and wish I could be as gifted as them.  This is especially true in serving.

Have you ever known someone who could be a bit difficult, but because you know their history, you are able to extend more grace to them than others do?  Knowing details about someone allows you to see more of their heart and gives you a better understanding about them. I’m so thankful that this is what our God does.

We are not worthy of salvation; good thing that isn’t the point. If we could be forgiven by our actions, there was no need for Jesus. God showed us in the Law we couldn’t do this alone.

Why does God command our obedience? Think of the picture of a loving parent or guardian to their teenager. I remember when my parents fought tooth and nail against me having social media.