David’s Mighty Men (11)—Strength Out of Weakness - All The LORD is near Daily Devotionals for 2026

Who by faith...became strong out of weakness.
Hebrews 11:33-34

David's Mighty Men (11)—Strength Out of Weakness
Many of the heroes of the faith recorded in Hebrews 11 are inspiring examples for us today. One remarkable statement in this chapter is that some "became strong out of weakness." This is true of David and his mighty men and of many others, who "quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword became mighty in war, made the armies of strangers give way." As a young shepherd boy, David took on Goliath, the giant. It was not because David was physically stronger. No, it was the power and wisdom of God that enabled David, through his faith, to slay the giant. Later, God strengthened David so as to train his "mighty men."

We face many giants: laziness, wasting time or talents, the lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh, and the pride of life. We need to acknowledge and confess what is wrong, and stop it. Only then, drawing all we need from the Lord Himself, may we take His yoke and learn from Him (Mt. 11:29) so as to take on those "giants" for His name's sake. The apostle Paul had to learn that, despite his many great blessings, privileges, and experiences, he still had the flesh in him. He might become proud for the many revelations God had given him. To prevent this from happening, the Lord allowed an angel of Satan to buffet him so that Paul would only trust the Lord, not self (2 Cor.12:1-9). From a mere human perspective, this is not possible, yet like Paul and the "mighty men," may we become "strong out of weakness."

Alfred E. Bouter
"We go" in faith, our own great weakness feeling,

And needing more each day Thy grace to know:

Yet from our hearts a song of triumph pealing;

"We rest on Thee, and in Thy name we go."

E. G. Cherry