Title

From Sheep To Giants

Scripture
Moreover David said, “The LORD, who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, He will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.”
(1 Samuel 17:37)
Devotional
For the most part, great heroic deeds follow heroic character, just as big endeavors usually follow smaller ones. It is a matter of being faithful in the little issues of life before attempting the greater ventures. Jesus explained it this way, “He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust also in much.”(1) David’s deeds and fame were by all means progressive. I am sure that before he killed the lion and the bear he drove off the fox. And before that he carefully watched and obeyed his father’s direction. These things he did without fanfare. These things he did from character. He did not seek greatness; greatness sought him. Remember, when Samuel came to anoint a new king from David’s family, David was doing what he was called to do at the time: tending sheep.
Text For The Day
1 Samuel 17:37: Moreover David said, “The Lord, who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, He will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.”
Thought For The Day
“True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.” Arthur Ashe (1943-1993), tennis player and writer. 
Questions To Ponder
Morning Study Guide
Defining:  To be “brave” is to trust God in the midst of pending rejection, ridicule, or persecution for the Gospel’s sake. Not just the risking of life, but the living of life for Christ.
 
Referencing: “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” Psalm 27:1
 
Applying: You may not have to kill a lion or a bear, but you may be called to be a witness for Christ today; you may have to face the giant of unbelief. Be brave.