In 1 Samuel 17–18 the Lord uses David to defeat Goliath. This gains David national recognition and favor with Saul’s son Jonathan. But as David's success grows, Saul becomes jealous and begins to see him as a threat.
Before you begin
Ask the Lord to give you a fresh sense of wonder as you read His Word. Pray for understanding and for an open, humble, obedient heart to receive what He wants to say to you.
Read
Review
Write a sentence or two about what you've just read. This could be a summary of the passage or an observation or highlight that stood out to you.
Reflect
In this passage we see how the favor of man can change rapidly. Are you living your life to please the Lord who forever remains the same? Or are you focusing on pleasing the world around you, with its shifting and changing opinions?
"Each “small” step of surrender that we take confirms that God is worthy of our trust and prepares us to trust Him with bigger surrenders that may be required down the road." —Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth1
Respond
Write a short prayer, based on today’s reading. This could include praise, gratitude, personal confession, agreement with the truth, or a request for yourself or someone else.
1Facing Our Fears, p. 9
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Takeaway Thought
What key verse or insight will you take with you into your day?