Sunday, January 26 I am coming to you with the name of Jehovah of armies, the God of the battle lines of Israel, whom you have taunted.—1 Sam. 17:45. What moved young David to challenge Goliath, a fully armed giant who was about nine and a half feet (2.9 m) tall? (1 Sam. 17:4, ftn.) Was it David’s courage? Was it his faith in God? Both qualities played a vital role in his act of valor. However, respect for Jehovah and for his great name especially motivated David to take a stand against that towering giant. Indignantly, David asked: “Who is this uncircumcised Philistine that he has to taunt the battle lines of the living God?” (1 Sam. 17:26) Relying on the true God, David brought down the Philistine champion with a single slingstone. Not only on that occasion but throughout his life, David trusted in Jehovah and held the divine name in the highest esteem. Indeed, David urged fellow Israelites to ‘boast in Jehovah’s holy name.’—1 Chron. 16:8-10. w12 11/15 1:3, 4
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