So when are we going to get a spirit like young David (the harp player as well as shepherd — God dwells in the praises of His people!) in the face of Goliath, and in fact the Philistines that Goliath was the champion of?
Christians have a right to snort with derision at the devil, but they also need to watch their own souls and lives too. Because they will suffer during the fight as they offer themselves to Christ. This isn’t a mere armchair sport.
Oh brother now right you are. If we share in his sufferings we will also share in His glories. That might not be why we do it but it is certainly a lovely promise