We need to confront directly and hit the mark accurately.

As Goliath came forward towards him,

David ran towards Goliath,

took a stone from his pouch, and slung it,

hitting Goliath squarely on the forehead.

The stone sank into his forehead,

and Goliath fell face down on the ground.

Thus, David, without a sword,

used a sling and a stone to defeat the Philistine giant.

He then ran to Goliath,

drew his sword from its sheath, killed him,

and cut off his head with it

(1 Samuel 17:48-51).

Reflecting on this passage,

we learn that we must confront

our challenges head-on with faith in Jesus Christ,

confidence in our salvation,

and assurance of victory.

Moreover, we must use the word of God,

 the sword of the Spirit

(Ephesians 6:17),

to strike at the heart of our adversaries.

We are also reminded to run towards God's word

 (Psalms 119:32).