Sometimes we misjudge the enemy before us. We can find ourselves in situations that, from where we see them, seem insurmountable and all-consuming. The Israelite army had got itself into such a position - Goliath seemed unbeatable, the man who would lead to their downfall and death. God had other plans - through the unexpected skills of a shepherd boy and a small stone. With one Godly action, and a faithful declaration, "You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD Almighty", The Lord delivers David and the whole army out of the hands of their adversary.
Take time today to pray for yourself and those you know, especially for those for whom life is tough and with foes that seem so difficult. Pray for the shepherd boy with five small stones - someone who can come unexpectedly inspired by the spirit of God - acting to bring His salvation into the situation.
Almighty God,
you show to those who are in error the light of your truth,
that they may return to the way of righteousness:
grant to all those who are admitted
into the fellowship of Christ's religion,
that they may reject those things
that are contrary to their profession,
and follow all such things as are agreeable to the same;
through our Lord Jesus Christ.
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