Ep. 120: More Than Conquerors: The Giant of Grief vs. The Lord of Heaven's Armies

<p class="p1">In Podcast Episode 120, “More Than Conquerors: The Giant of Grief vs. The Lord of Heaven’s Armies,” Kim discusses the giant of grief, which is a giant we all must face. Yet, even the largest and most painful giants of grief pale in comparison to the healing power of the Lord of heaven’s armies. </p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">The primary scripture text for this episode is 1 Samuel 17:1-58 with the key verses 4-7, 33:</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">4 Then Goliath, a Philistine champion from Gath, came out of the Philistine ranks to face the forces of Israel. He was over nine feet tall! 5 He wore a bronze helmet, and his bronze coat of mail weighed 125 pounds. 6 He also wore bronze leg armor, and he carried a bronze javelin on his shoulder. 7 The shaft of his spear was as heavy and thick as a weaver’s beam, tipped with an iron spearhead that weighed 15 pounds. His armor bearer walked ahead of him carrying a shield.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">33 “Don’t be ridiculous!” Saul replied. “There’s no way you can fight this Philistine and possibly win! You’re only a boy, and he’s been a man of war since his youth.”</p> <p class="p3"> </p> <p class="p1">Additional Verses:</p> <p class="p3"> </p> <p class="p1">37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. (Romans <a>8:37</a> NIV)</p> <p class="p3"> </p> <p class="p1">“He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.” (Ps. 147:3)</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.” (Revelation 21:4)</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1"> He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. (2 Corinthians 1:4)</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">13 As soon as Jesus heard the news, he left in a boat to a remote area to be alone. But the crowd