Steal The Speak - Week 4

What do you do when someone throws a spear at you—emotionally, verbally, spiritually? Do you throw it back, stew in bitterness, or do you steal the spear?

In this powerful message, “Steal The Spear,” we explore the life of David and how he responded when spears—both literal and emotional—were hurled at him. After his victory over Goliath, David’s rising favor ignited jealousy and suspicion in Saul’s heart. What began as celebration quickly turned into bitterness, revealing a timeless truth: If you don’t let God transform your pain, you’ll transfer it onto others. Pain perpetuates pain, but with God's grace, hurt people can heal people.

This sermon dives into 1 Samuel 18 & 26, showing how David refused to return offense with offense. Instead, he chose restraint, grace, and trust in God's justice. When David had the chance to take revenge, he stole Saul’s spear instead—symbolically disarming the offense and robbing it of its power. That’s the heart of this message: God’s weapons—grace, love, forgiveness—are stronger than retaliation.

You’ll be challenged to examine the spears in your own life, confront the bitterness within, and release forgiveness as an act of spiritual warfare. True vengeance belongs to God, and the greatest power you can wield against offense is mercy.

Don’t just survive your pain—let God transform it into purpose.