The Upper Room Daily Devotional 24 May 2023
The Upper Room 22 May 2023 Daily Devotional, Wednesday Message by Geo PicKell (North Dakota, USA)
TOPIC: No Prestige Needed
TODAY’S READING
1 Samuel 17:41-50
KEY VERSE: When the Philistine looked David over, he sneered at David because he was just a boy. – 1 Samuel 17:42 (CEB)
MESSAGE: When I meet new people, they are rarely impressed when I tell them that I work as a cleaning lady in a nursing home. Evidently, making beds and mopping floors doesn’t sound like an exciting mission field for Christ. Nevertheless, manual labor is what God has called me to do. Over the years I have come to understand three important things: my workplace is filled with lonely people, lonely people love talking to the janitor, and proclaiming the power of Christ does not require an elevated platform.
In 1 Samuel, we learn that David was a shepherd. Because David’s job wasn’t prestigious and he was young and inexperienced, Goliath had nothing but disdain for him. However, once on the battlefield, the young man who loved his lambs was able to knock out the giant with a single, well-aimed stone. David’s story teaches us that no matter who we are or what we do, we should not disregard the importance of God’s calling for us.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear heavenly Father, thank you for calling us to serve you. When we feel timid, help us feel your hand guiding us, empowering us to battle giants and succeed in your purposes. Fill us with your Spirit, and enable us to bring glory to you. Amen.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Only God can measure my worth.
PRAYER FOCUS
Janitors
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