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October 22, 2026 - 1 Samuel 17 & Proverbs 19:25-29
Today’s reading covers 1 Samuel 17 and Proverbs 19:25–29. The reflection follows Israel and the Philistines as they face off in the Valley of Elah, where Goliath has mocked the God of Israel for forty days. The young shepherd David steps forward with only a sling and a staff, trusting that the Lord is greater than any enemy. The discussion lingers on David’s zeal for God’s glory as the real engine behind his courage, pointing listeners away from fear of trials and toward confidence in God when He is for them.
The episode also addresses a listener question about whether God can be near sin and…
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