2026- There is a REWARD on GOLIATH’S head!

I heard God say:

“Every David that faced Goliath in My name in this season will see their reward in 2026. I called for battlefield commissionings. I allowed Goliath to reveal the ones ready for leadership, elevation and promotion. I was looking for Davids, but Davids need battlefield conditions and a Goliath to prove what they’re made of. I searched the earth. I was looking for faithful men and women who would believe Me and obey Me without question. I searched for those who would not let go of My prophetic words, calling and commission when things got tough. I was looking for warriors who would not deny, question or argue My direction or My commands when things got hard. I needed to find those not easily deceived, or quickly discouraged, nor prone to buckling under the influence of the fear of man. David listened to Me, believed Me and obeyed Me. This has been My search. Find Me such men and women.

It needed to be a battlefield commissioning! A battlefield commissioning is different to an administrative promotion! Administrative appointments happen when all is well and war is not present, but they are not tested and therefore not always good at choosing bold leaders and courageous warriors. As 2026 breaks you will see many battle proven kings, generals, prophets and apostles revealed, ordained and rewarded by Me. 2026 will be a year of promotion, positioning and release, but until now many who will be promoted, positioned and released have been unknown, unpopular and undervalued. Not hidden anymore says the Lord. They’re facing Goliath right now and the army is growing quiet. Now I have found them. Now I’ve brought them out. Now they stand out in the open for all to see. Look My Davids... they are strong in battle, faithful in service, devoted in heart and sensitive in worship.

To My Davids: Your stand shifted everything! Understand you did not just stand for Me; you stood for the nation; you stood for glory; you stood for revival! As with David’s victory your unwavering commitment and actions will revive an army, spark a movement and release a revival. This pleases Me! It is time and you are ready! Some chose the trenches and others went home, but not you… YOU BELIEVED ME! You ran towards the challenge believing somehow, I will turn things around. Your sling at hand, your stone in place, your fingers ready for battle… you stood for Me. I saw that!

Do you realize that David would never have slain Goliath if he took advice from the experts, the ‘clever’ ones, the self-righteous ones or those who doubt My ways whenever it offends their thoughts.

2026 will be a year of promotion, positioning and release, but 2026 needed the purifying of 2025 to expose the gold from the chaff… the warriors from the flip-floppers. Don’t be surprised when some do not celebrate or approve your sudden rise and reward. Their response has nothing to do with you. Not everyone remained steadfast, faithful and on mission in 2025. Some retreated into trenches; some abandoned their posts; some went home and some become discouragers behind the lines. Now they see this was My test for promotion and reward and they are not happy that they decerned wrong.

Right now, you are receiving battlefield commissioning. Your victory is imminent. Goliath’s head is coming off. Your enemy’s armies are about the be scattered. Your reward is part of My blessing to you! Those who stood against Goliath will not only see a victory, but also a reward.”

NOT ONLY SPIRITUAL, BUT PHYSICAL TOO!

I heard this clearly. There is a reward coming to those who faced Goliath in this season that will not only be a spiritual or eternity reward, but also now natural reward. I remind you… David did not only have victory on the battlefield, elevation in calling and impartation of authority, but also a mighty physical reward in the natural. (David’s reward included never having to pay taxes and receiving the king’s daughter as a wife)

Many people never receive a reward because they never finish anything God calls them to. They start often but finish rarely. They start but abandon quickly. For this reason, many Christians have come to believe there are no rewards. They forget that a reward is what you get when you obey, finish or remain faithful. If you don’t ever do those things well, it is completely understandable that the idea of a reward is not something you are used to. Scripture shows us it is not complicated to be rewarded by God. BUT for many the hard part is to decide and remain faithful. That’s were most rewards are lost, talents are buried and minas are squandered.

How are you entering this new year?... will you get a battlefield commissioning?

Are you ready for a reward? Have you stood your ground and taken Goliath’s head? Goliath is your promotion if you would just show up and face him!

Why not start the new year with a bible study and lookup every place God talks about reward. You will be surprised at how much God wants to reward you! Heaven’s blessings are waiting for those who wait on the Lord and those who look for Him! Need I remind you that Hebrews 11:6 tells us that God promises to richly reward those who look for Him and anticipate Him in faith!  

BY NICO SMIT

‘There is a REWARD on GOLIATH’S head!’ – Prophetic word released 29 December 2025. Find it and other teachings, encouragements, prophetic words and resources at: nicosmitblog.com

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