Intro: David
came out to the field to feed his brothers at battle. He never came out to fight, but when the situation of the Monster from
Phillistia mocking the God of Israel and his people arose, David knew that he must fight this battle. David’s brother
Eliab asked David in so many words in verse 28, “Why did you even come down here to battle?” Why should you fight
the battle? David declared that there is a cause, and I wish to deal with that subject this morning. Why should you fight
the battle? In this day many say that it is no use. There is no need to fight a loosing battle. There will be no real revival.
They see no cause, but David determined that the cause was worth fighting for. Why should you fight?
I. Fight the Battle Because It Is
Right: Some would criticize the warriors, but know it is right!
1. It is right to fight the sin
that hinders your home. David’s brothers were frightened at this man, so David knew he must fight.
2.
It is right to fight the sin that hinders your heart. That doubt and fear that had to grip the heart of David before battle
had to be defeated before the giant could be defeated.
3. It is right to fight the sin that
hinders at the house of God. Fight that giant that keeps God’s people sitting in the foxholes of fear rather than rejoicing
on the battlefield of victory.
II. Fight the Battle Because It Is Real:I Corinthians 9:26, “So fight I not as one
that beateth the air.” Shadow boxing, but this is not pretend. It is a real fight.
1. The
enemy is invisible sometimes, but the battle is just as real: Eph 6:12
2. The weapons are often invisible,
but the fight is just as real: II Corinthians 10:4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God
to the pulling down of strong holds;)
3. The reinforcements are often invisible, but the help that
they give is just as real: II Kings 6:17, Hebrews 13:2 (Angels unaware), John 3:8 (the wind and the
spirit), Acts 2:2
III. Fight the Battle Because It Is Rewarding:fight the fight of faith- II Tim
4:6-8, I Tim 6:12 “Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast
professed a good profession before many witnesses.”
1. There is a reward for your Steadfastness:
I Corinthians 15:57-58, It may seem that it is in vain, but God sees it all! It is rewarding.
2.
There is a reward for your Sacrifice: Mark 12, the widow’s mite, Gave of her want. When the devil comes by with a big
check that will require you to sacrifice your church...
3. There is a reward for your Suffering:
II Tim 2:12, Matthew 5:11-12
IV. Fight The Battle Because It Is Reassuring:
1.Your
fight is Inspiring to others. Judges 4, Deborah’s faith inspired Barak.
2. Your fight is
a blessing to the Father: He said he was well pleased with the Son. If you fight, He can say of you that he is well pleased.
3.Your
fight is an example to the younger ones watching: II Samuel 21:15, Ishbibenob, the son of Goliath, sought to kill David. Abashai,
the nephew of David, succored him and killed him. He knew he could, because he had watched Uncle David do the
same thing years before. Someone is watching your life, and be certain that you are inspiring others to fight or cower down!
