David, on the other hand wasn’t a victim. He was a young man untested in the eyes of Saul, but he had faced insurmountable odds before and not only survived but thrived, eventually becoming the King of Israel. He tells Saul exactly what he is going to do to that uncircumcised pagan. In his mind instead of thinking about the possibility of defeat, he only thinks about overcoming adversity.
This idea of being an overcomer or a survivor, not a victim, is an important factor in terror proofing our lives; especially when we are confronted with difficulties, struggles, calamity, and even death, we have a few choices. We can choose to become victims of our circumstances like Saul or we can choose to defy our circumstances and believe that we will survive and come out on top like David.
I want to challenge you to begin thinking like an overcomer, not a victim. Regardless of the situation don’t lay down and die, but stand up and fight. Any action or aggression is better than no action.
