"When I Am Weak, Then I am Powerful" - LEARN FROM BIBLE EXAMPLES

Paul was an earnest student of the Scriptures.  He learned a lot of facts, but he also learned from the examples of the people whose experiences are recorded in God's Word.  When writing to Hebrew Christians, Paul asked them to think about the examples set by a long line of faithful servants of Jehovah. (Read Hebrews 11:32-34.) Consider just one of these servants, King David. He had to deal with opposition not only from his servants but also from some who at one time were his friends. As we look at David's example, we will see what strength Paul may have draw from meditating  on David's life and how he can imitate Paul. 

David was viewed as weak by the physically powerful warrior Goliath.  When Goliath saw  David, he "sneered at him in contempt"  After all, Goliath was bigger, better equipped, and better trained for war.  David, on the other hand, was just an inexperienced boy who seemed to be poorly equipped for battle.  But David turned what seemed to be a weakness into a strength. He relied on Jehovah for power, and he defeated his enemy. 1 SAMUEL 17:41-45, 50.

David had to deal with another challenge that could have made him feel weak and powerless.  David loyally served the one whom Jehovah had appointed as king of Israel, Saul, King Saul at first respected David.  Later on, pride caused Saul to become jealous of David. Saul treated David badly, even trying to kill him.

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