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1 Samuel 17:24-47
The Philistine army was ready to fight. Merely a boy, David traveled from his home to the battlefront in order to check on his brothers and supply them with food. There, he heard the notorious Goliath threaten Israel. The young Israelite was outraged: Who was this giant to challenge the Lord’s army?
David sensed God’s direction and obeyed.
A battle ensued between a giant and a boy, but the almighty God stood with the youth. Goliath, along with the entire Philistine army, was defeated.
This is truly an amazing story-we rarely hear of anything this miraculous in our world today. But we, like David, can live triumphantly, even in the midst of terrifying and “impossible” circumstances. First, we need to understand success from the Lord’s perspective: Goals should align with Scripture; then our heavenly Father directs us, and we follow with confidence.
Second, we-like David-ought to have a clear picture of what needs to be accomplished. Good goals should be clear enough to write in a sentence or two. For example, David’s aim was to free God’s people from their enemies. Our goals may be huge and lifelong, like modeling dependence on Jesus for our children. Others, such as creating a weekly family night, are simpler to achieve.
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Whether facing a daunting challenge like David’s or an easier undertaking, you should live intentionally. Ask the Lord for direction and purpose as you write down goals, both big and small. The same God who led David in victory desires to lead you today.
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