“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Ephesians 6:12”. What does this mean? Well, it can teach us that while our faith is tested God is with us. Many times it can be a spirit battle. For example King David was often tested and it resulted in Him having to rely more on God. In the same way when I’m tested I find that I have to seek more after God. An example of this is discussed in 1 Samuel 17:1-58 where David has to fight against a Giant named Goliath, in the same way there are also big battles for me to overcome in my life. God proved to David that He was able to do all things for those who are obedient to His call. The story of David and Goliath is amazing because David defeats a Giant with a small sling shot which causes him to win the battle against him. This led to a great victory for the Israelites against the Philistines.

The story of David and Goliath is an allegory of my life because I too often have big battles to overcome. Sometimes my faith is tested such as when I lose a loved one or get stressed out. God has proved to me over and over again that just as he was there to help David overcome the battle He is also there for me in my life to help me to overcome all things that I am going through. I see this as a great example of God’s love and grace and it encourages me to continue to overcome the battle of life with strength.
After reading the verses about David and Goliath it can be seen as a great example of the power of God and the fact that He is victorious and able to take us from the very darkest of times and draw us closer to Him.