*THE DETERMINED DAVID*

BIBLE TEXT: 1 SAMUEL 17:22-52

_📖 MEMORY VERSE: "And David said to Saul, let no man's heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine" (1 SAMUEL 17:32)

Karen E. Quinines Miller, powerfully declared, "When someone tells me 'no,' it doesn't mean I can't do it, it simply means I can't do it with them." What an apt quote for our devotion today! Indeed, Saul and the entire army of Israel could not join David on that seemingly impossible mission of confronting Goliath. Little wonder, then, "Saul said unto David, Thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him: for thou art but a youth, and he a man of war from his youth" (1 Samuel 17:33).

Despite discouragements, David passionately pursued his dream to a logical conclusion - and then he became a champion! Similarly, you too can prevail in secular or spiritual pursuits, if you ignore discouragements of all sorts! Is anybody discouraging you about any of school subject or course you are interested in and have the aptitude for? Like David, just ignore them, trust in God and work harder; your success is sure. Ruth also had her fair share of discouragement, but her determination saw her through to an enduring triumph.

💭QUOTE: Trust in God and work harder; your success is sure.

🤔 CHALLENGE: Ignore discouragements and achieve your dream.

🙏 PRAYER: Father, empower me for all-round success.