Read 1 Samuel 17:31-37
David said, “The LORD, who saved me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, will save me from the hand of this Philistine.”
- 1 Samuel 17:37 (NRSV
David was a young boy whose job was to protect his flock of sheep from predators. He wasn’t a mighty warrior. But what he lacked in size he made up in faith. Now he was ready to face the biggest challenge of his life so far — a giant.
David didn’t cower in Goliath’s presence; he was ready to fight him face-to-face with only a slingshot and a few smooth stones. He didn’t need anything else because God was there in the fight with him.
We all face challenges. Some are small, and we easily work through them. Others become more difficult and seemingly life-altering. But we can stand firm and face them because God is with us.
No matter what giants we face — unemployment, health issues, loss of a loved one — we can take our focus off the overwhelming situation and turn it to God. Then we may overcome the obstacle in an unexpected way. God helped David defeat Goliath with a few smooth stones, and God can show us how to overcome our situations and be victorious.
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Christine Henderson (Texas, USA)
Thought for the Day:
I can face any obstacle with God’s help.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, give us courage and strength. Help us to trust you as we face overwhelming obstacles. Amen.
Prayer Focus: SOMEONE FACING AN OVERWHELMING OBSTACLE
David said, “The LORD, who saved me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, will save me from the hand of this Philistine.”
- 1 Samuel 17:37 (NRSV
David didn’t cower in Goliath’s presence; he was ready to fight him face-to-face with only a slingshot and a few smooth stones. He didn’t need anything else because God was there in the fight with him.
We all face challenges. Some are small, and we easily work through them. Others become more difficult and seemingly life-altering. But we can stand firm and face them because God is with us.
No matter what giants we face — unemployment, health issues, loss of a loved one — we can take our focus off the overwhelming situation and turn it to God. Then we may overcome the obstacle in an unexpected way. God helped David defeat Goliath with a few smooth stones, and God can show us how to overcome our situations and be victorious.
Read more from the author, here.
Christine Henderson (Texas, USA)
Thought for the Day:
I can face any obstacle with God’s help.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, give us courage and strength. Help us to trust you as we face overwhelming obstacles. Amen.
Prayer Focus: SOMEONE FACING AN OVERWHELMING OBSTACLE
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