SO WHAT? (what will I do with what i have read today?)
"and the whole world will know that there is a God in heaven" Talk about a verse that motivates you... David wanted more than anything else for his life to count and give glory to God. He saw everything in spiritual terms. He knew who he was and what he was about. He knew God personally and intimately and he wanted all that he did to bring glory to God. Would to God that all we did would be for that same motivation - to bring glory to God. In our homes, in our marriages, the way we raise our kids, our workplace - school. Would to God EVERYTHING we did would be about bringing glory to God. Read Colossians 3:23. It may give you some insight into this.
For those who would assume that this was the first time that David went into battle against a stronger and more formidable foe, you would be wrong. As a young boy, he fought squirrels and snakes and advanced to eagles and foxes and progressed to bears and lions. In each battle he saw the hand of God provide and protect. God always did his part. I wonder what future giants God might have you face, but right now, He has you face the squirrels and snakes and foxes. Right now, God would have you trust him and step out in faith into battle, and as you do He will build your faith. He will prepare you for the giants down the road.
Some also would be remiss to think that on this fateful day that God directed the stone from David's sling into Goliath's forehead. They would be wrong. David spent countless hours perfecting his talent and gift. It was with his sling shot that he slayed the squirrel and snake and eagle and fox and bear and lion. David was ready for this day. He been preparing all of his young life for this day. What has God gifted you to do? What gifts has God given you that you need to refine and perfect to be of even greater service to God?
Just some thought for you as you consider being the man/woman of God that The Almighty has prepared you to be.
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