Clothed as a Shepherd

Unlocked: Daily Devotions for Teens · Jan 27, 2026 · 5m

READ: 1 SAMUEL 17:1-11, 32-51; EPHESIANS 2:1-10 Can you think of a time you tried to be someone you’re not? Maybe you were trying to act more talented than you really are, or you tried imitating someone you admire. Maybe you did it to impress your friends, or even to impress God. In 1 Samuel 17, David fought Goliath, a nine-foot-tall Philistine champion who terrified the Israelites. And David—who was likely a teenager at the time— wasn’t even a warrior yet! He was a shepherd. But David knew God was with the Israelites and would protect them from anyone who sought to harm them. King Saul…