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A CONFIDENT CONTENDER

Key Verse

“Thy servant slew both the lion and the bear: and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them, seeing he hath defied the armies of the living God” (1 Samuel 17:36).

Text — 1 Samuel 17:32-37

Message

Most animals have very strong instincts for defending their young. A lioness is in a fiercest mood when it senses that its cub is threatened. Even the harmless hen, uses all it strength to fight anyone who threatens it chicks. David was a confident defender from his youth. Later, Hushai described King David and his mighty men as “chafed in their minds, as a bear robbed of her whelps in the field’’ (2 Samuel 17:8).

Young shepherd David shared his testimony before King Saul before he was permitted to fight and kill the Philistine giant, Goliath. Throughout his life, he defended Israel to the glory of God. You are also called to confidently preach the word of God everywhere you go. Bullies must not stop you. Speak for Jesus at all times. Warn sinners everywhere of the danger of contending with their Creator, God. Be faithful and God will lead you to bring the vilest of sinners to Christ. Preach to your schoolmates, teachers and people in your neighbourhood. Use your media links to spread the gospel of Christ.

Quote

Bullies must not stop you

Challenge

Earnestly contend for the faith in Christ.Will your biography include the possibility of making heaven?

Prayer for today

My God, anoint me to do holy exploits in Jesus’ name.Lord, may I be counted among the righteous like Enoch.

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Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi

Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.

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