Confidence

Then David said, “The Lord who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine.” Saul said to David, “Go, and may the Lord be with you.”

1 Sam 17:37 (HCSB)

What is necessary for us to have confidence? Well I think there are several important factors.

1. We can have confidence because we are doing the right thing.
2. We have confidence because of past victories.
3. We have confidence because God is with us.

David's confidence came from these three sources. We all know people who have had confidence in the wrong things. David had confidence because God had protected him from enemies in the past. There is a big difference between a giant and a lion or bear. But they were still victories that built confidence for David.
Finally I think the most important is to learn in whom we put our confidence. Confidence put in ourselves can prove to be foolish even deadly but confidence in God will always produce victory.
If God calls and we respond we can experience victory. Have confidence in God in the challenges you face today.