Daily Devotion for January 24, 2025

Devotion:

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Read 1 Samuel 17:32-40.

David believed God wanted him to fight Goliath. However, he couldn’t do it with Saul’s armor. He knew he could only fight in the way God had prepared him.  Though the Israelites feared losing to Goliath, they forgot who had called them to enter the promised land. Though they had seen God fight for them in many previous battles they neglected to trust him in this one. David’s focus was not on the size of the enemy, but on God.

The king tried to give David equipment: shield, sword, helmet, etc. but David had something else in mind. Five smooth stones and an ordinary leather slingshot.

The soldiers were probably worried, and Goliath jeered. David swung and God made his point. Anyone who underestimates what God can do with the ordinary just doesn’t understand God.

Personal Worship Option:

What battle are you facing this week? Even if it's bigger than you can handle, it’s not bigger than God can handle. Talk with God about your concerns and follow His direction.