Devotion:
Read 1 Samuel 16:1-13b.
In his journey of faith with God, David experienced some tremendous highs and some humbling lows. He defeated the Philistine giant Goliath when nobody else in the army of Israel would dare step up to his taunting challenge. David was anointed as king of Israel by Samuel and later united all the tribes into one kingdom. He led them to victory in many battles.
However, he also committed adultery with Bathsheba, then tried to cover up his sin, first with deception, then finally by orchestrating the death of her husband. God’s prophet revealed his sin and told of God’s punishment to come. He was humiliated and deeply grieved. He went on to experience being forgiven by God and being restored to live again.
Each of us have had our own experiences of highs and lows in life. We are all some mixture of saint and sinner, and the percentages of each tend to fluctuate throughout our life.
The key is to let God guide and teach you during both experiences. Learn from both the highs and the lows. Stay connected and faithful to the God who is with you in all of life.
Personal Worship Option:
Reflect on some of the highs and lows of your life. Offer a prayer of thanksgiving to God for being with you in all of it.
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