Do your problems appear much worse than reality?
Perceive: David was the kind of young man to discharge his father's request to leave the sheep faithfully and personally carry provisions for his older brothers. God’s foresight brought him to the camp at the perfect time to see both sides lined up in battle array. Both sides were preparing to fight. It is another great example of our amazing God using time and circumstances in His will for individuals and nations, especially men after his own heart.
Practice: One can only imagine how David’s emotions ran wild at seeing and hearing this huge warrior taunt the army of Israel. Goliath was bold and daring. For forty days he appeared on the battle line and renewed his challenge, no doubt imagining that his size and experience would bring him glory and victory. The men of Israel were acting timid and filled with fear, and they all ran away. There are moments to retreat and moments to advance. David ran to the battle! Compared to a big God, he was facing a small giant. Little did our hero realize he was about to move from anonymity to national fame. His life would never be the same.
Pray: Lord, help me to size up my problems and keep them in a proper perspective. A perspective that realizes we live in a small world, and You are a big God.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
Practice: One can only imagine how David’s emotions ran wild at seeing and hearing this huge warrior taunt the army of Israel. Goliath was bold and daring. For forty days he appeared on the battle line and renewed his challenge, no doubt imagining that his size and experience would bring him glory and victory. The men of Israel were acting timid and filled with fear, and they all ran away. There are moments to retreat and moments to advance. David ran to the battle! Compared to a big God, he was facing a small giant. Little did our hero realize he was about to move from anonymity to national fame. His life would never be the same.
Pray: Lord, help me to size up my problems and keep them in a proper perspective. A perspective that realizes we live in a small world, and You are a big God.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
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