KEY VERSE: “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May those who love you be secure. May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels. For the sake of my family and friends, I will say, ‘Peace be within you.’ For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek your prosperity.“ (Psalm 122:6-9, LSG)

David’s trust in the Lord is unshakable. Armed with only a simple sling and a stone, he faced the giant, knowing that his strength did not come from his weapons but from the Almighty God. With a single stone, David struck down Goliath, demonstrating that when we trust in the Lord, the battles we face are not ours but belong to God.

When David brought Goliath’s head to King Saul, he was asked a simple question: “Whose son are you, young man?” At that moment, it was not about David’s profession, achievements, or social status, but about his lineage, his family, and his identity rooted in his father, Jesse.

This profound episode in David’s life testifies to the unwavering trust he placed in the Lord and the divine assistance he received to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges. David’s victory over Goliath serves as a timeless illustration that our strength does not lie in conventional means but in our trust in God.

As we fight our own battles and question our identity, let us draw inspiration from David’s confidence in the Lord.

PRAYER
Lord God, today I come before You to place my Goliath into Your mighty hands. Amen.

APPLICATION
When faced with challenges or obstacles in life, do you rely on your own strength, or do you trust in the Lord’s guidance and power?

This text is an excerpt from the book “NEHEMIAH, RISE UP, Vol.1 Devotional” written by Pastor Gregory Toussaint.

We invite you to read the following article: “HONORING OUR CULTURAL IDENTITY.“

THE BATTLE BELONGS TO THE LORD. THE BATTLE BELONGS TO THE LORD.