Why You Might Be Defeated (Part 1) (1 Sam. 17:1-11)

1.  What were Israel's soldiers looking at?

• They were looking at the height of Goliath's stature (1 Sam 17:4).
• They were looking at the weight of Goliath's armor (1 Sam. 17:5).
• They were looking at the breadth of Goliath's weaponry (1 Sam. 17:6-7). 
• He had a javelin that was ready (1 Sam. 17:6).
• He had a spear that was heavy (1 Sam. 17:7).
• He had a shield that was carried (1 Sam. 17:7).

2.  What are God's people looking at?

• They are looking at the size of their problems.
• They are looking at the severity of their circumstances.
• They are looking at the shrinkage of their resources.
• They are looking at the longevity of their difficulties.
• They are looking at the stubbornness of their obstacles.
• They are looking at the erosion of their hope.
• They are looking at the multiplication of their worries.
• They are looking at the inadequacy of their leaders.

3.  What should God's people be looking at?

• God's people should be looking at Jesus (Heb. 12:2).
• You cannot look at Goliath and God at the same time.
• You cannot look to the world and Jesus at the same time.
• You cannot look at your situation and your Savior at the same time.

Conclusion:  In order to stop being defeated and start walking in victory, you will need discipline to keep on looking at Jesus.

“Turn your eyes upon Jesus

Look full in His wonderful face

And the things of earth will grow strangely dim

In the light of His glory and grace.”

Proverbs 4:25