This last week, we've discussed the story of David and Goliath in 1 Samuel 17. It offers some wonderful principles for slaying our “giants,” living our faith boldly, defeating our fears, sinful temptations, harmful thoughts, discouragement, and attacks from Satan.
Let's summarize the 4 points in this week's devotions and add a new one:
1. Expect negative feedback when you attempt to conquer a giant (17:28-31). Be sure to ignore it!
1. Expect negative feedback when you attempt to conquer a giant (17:28-31). Be sure to ignore it!
Don't Listen to Doubters.
2. Be faithful in the small areas so you'll have confidence to defeat the giants (17:34-37).
2. Be faithful in the small areas so you'll have confidence to defeat the giants (17:34-37).
When Little Things are Big Things.
3. Use your gifts, no matter how insignificant they seem, but be sure to combine them with faith (17:38-40).
3. Use your gifts, no matter how insignificant they seem, but be sure to combine them with faith (17:38-40).
The Shepherd Knew.
4. Be proactive in your faith. Strike first (17:48-49).
Strike First!
4. Be proactive in your faith. Strike first (17:48-49).
Strike First!
5. Respond to the enemy's trash talk with Truth Talk in God's name, not your name (17:41-47).
Trash Talk - Truth Talk.
If we do these things, God may use Satan's own weapons to defeat him (17:50-51).
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If we do these things, God may use Satan's own weapons to defeat him (17:50-51).
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Marilynn
Thanks for posting I shall share this with others.
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