Do Your Own Thing! Happy Monday! I pray you had a great weekend. Today’s power scripture comes from 1 Samuel 17:39- Good News Translation (GNT) “David strapped Saul's sword over the armor and tried to walk, but he couldn't, because he wasn't used to wearing them. “I can't fight with all this,” he said to Saul. “I'm not used to it.” So he took it all off.”
Television, radio, internet websites or even magazine and newspaper ads often claim that ‘another’ way is the better way. Newer, faster, better, improved…we hear and see these terms added to just about everything in life. While there can always be areas for improvement, we must not throw out what we know is ‘tried and true’. When David approached the battle with Goliath, Saul tried to equip him with his own personal armor. It was great for Saul, fit him perfectly and no doubt had protected him well through many scrimmages; but it was not the best idea for David. David realized this before it became a problem.
People will always have ideas, suggestions and many of them will make good sense and seem feasible. But you must rely upon that which God has perfected in you. David remembered that God had been with him when he fought and conquered the lion and the bear. He did it with his courage and the simple slingshot with which he practiced for countless hours as he watched his father’s flocks. Now when the time was right to defend Israel, David relied on what he knew best. Think about what lessons you have done over and over again and rely upon the fact that you are now an ‘expert’ at that skill. Use it to your benefit and the glory of God. Don’t let others de-value what you know God has made precious in you. It may not be flashy or extravagant. David’s slingshot could not compare with metal armor or a shiny sword…but it sure did get the job done.
Every day is a good day it is up to us to make it a GREAT power-filled day. Be blessed! Dr. JoAnn
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