DAILY DEVOTIONAL TODAY - July 24, 2023 || Our Daily Bread [Daily Devotion] | MamClaireTV

Devotional Message:
(1 Samuel 17:40-44)
He picked up five smooth stones from a stream and put them into his shepherd’s bag. Then, armed only with his shepherd’s staff and sling, he started across the valley to fight the Philistine. Goliath walked out toward David with his shield bearer ahead of him, sneering in contempt at this ruddy-faced boy. “Am I a dog,” he roared at David, “that you come at me with a stick?” And he cursed David by the names of his gods. 44 “Come over here, and I’ll give your flesh to the birds and wild animals!” Goliath yelled.

For David, it was his staff and smooth stones that would get him ready for the challenge. These items represent who he is a shepherd with experience caring for and protecting his flock of sheep. Not fancy items, but items he is familiar with and knows how to use well. Goliath even mocked him because he was just a child! What about you? What would you grab if you're called to serve? No matter your talents and gifts, don't let anyone look down on you. We serve a God who has the power to use seemingly insignificant "items" to accomplish God's amazing story! All God needs from us is the courage, like David, to bring all of who we are to serve.

Prayer:
Lord our God, we thank you that you work in us and in our lives and that you show us your compassion, no matter what cross we have to bear. We want to rejoice in you and wait patiently until your purpose is fulfilled and your kingdom arises on earth. Protect each one of us. May our hearts find strength and never-failing joy in Jesus Christ the Savior, always hoping and believing, always looking to you. Amen.

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July 24, 2023
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