In 1 Samuel, the story of David and Goliath takes place. The Israelites are in battle against the Philistines and each morning Goliath, a nine foot giant with all the best armor comes out to threaten the Israelites. He claims that if anyone can kill him, the Philistines will become the Israelite's servants, but if he kills whoever fights him, the Israelites must become the Philistine's servants. David decides he wants to fight Goliath and this is the exchange that happens between Saul and David.
"Don't worry about this Philistine," David told Saul. "I'll go fight him!"
"Don't be ridiculous!" Saul replied. "There's no way you can fight this Philistine and possibly win! You're only a boy, and he's been a man of war since his youth."
Saul, an authority figure in David's life tells David that he can't do it. Can you imagine someone in authority over you telling you that you couldn't do something you think you could overcome? Maybe you have had someone in your life tell you that you couldn't do something that you were determined to do. The story continues and David convinces Saul to let him have a shot at trying to kill Goliath. In the end, David overtakes Goliath and claims victory over him. David is courageous and pushes through the doubt of those around him to claim victory through Christ! Think of something that you are having trouble mustering the courage to overcome because of someone else's opinion of your capability. With God's help you can overcome anything you set your heart and mind to. Saul also looked down on David because of his age. However, in 1 Timothy 4:12 it says, "Don't let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity. Don't let anyone look down on you because of your age, young or old. Be an example in all you do and others around you will be inspired to do the same.
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