DAILY PRAYER GUIDE

1 Samuel 16:11; Acts 10:38 & Luke 4:18-19

So he asked Jesse, “Are these all the sons you have?”

“There is still the youngest,” Jesse answered. “He is tending the sheep.”

Samuel said, “Send for him; we will not sit down until he arrives.”

“Last Sunday, our guest speaker, Rev. Vincent Warunti, shared his testimony. He explained how God used 1 Samuel 16:11 to help him secure a job he had long desired.

When an unexpected interview opportunity arose, he faced a significant challenge: the interview panel had gathered from across the country, while he was far from home. Even with a private jet, returning to Nigeria would have taken three days.

Feeling overwhelmed, Rev. Warunti turned to 1 Samuel 16:11 for guidance. He then made a declarative prayer: “Lord, just as the people waited for David, so let the interview wait for me.”

Remarkably, a disagreement arose within the interview panel on the scheduled day, causing the interview to be postponed. Ultimately, Rev. Warunti was offered the position and appointed Director of the Central Bank of Nigeria.”

“Imagine David’s father calling out, ‘David, David, where are you? Come here… Look, you are going to tend the sheep today. Your brothers and I are going out.’

Where were they going? They were going to meet Prophet Samuel to anoint one of them as the next king. It’s intriguing that they didn’t even consider David as a possibility.

This highlights a crucial truth: ‘The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart’ (1 Samuel 16:7).

The anointing represents God’s active presence working in your life. It’s a powerful force that protects and positions you for the opportunities He has prepared for you.” Today, focus your prayer on the anointing you have received in Christ Jesus. Christ the anointed and His anointing is upon your life.

1 Samuel 17:11 & Daniel 11:32

How prepared are you for victory? The Philistines and Israelites have been locked in a fierce battle for over 40 days, and Jesse, David’s father, is growing increasingly anxious about the safety of his three sons fighting alongside King Saul. He sends David to the battlefield to check on them, and the rest, as they say, is history.

I encourage you to revisit 1 Samuel 17 slowly, paying close attention to the details and allowing the Holy Spirit to speak to you. This chapter unveils a previously unseen side of David. We learn that he single-handedly vanquished both lions and bears, explaining why none of his flock were ever lost. We also witness the depth of his faith and his intimate knowledge of God’s word, revealing a young man of unwavering courage. David’s testimony to King Saul and his bold declaration to Goliath are powerful testaments to his deep conviction and unwavering trust in the God of heaven.

Of all the inspiring narratives in the Bible, the story of David and Goliath resonates most profoundly with me. Not for the dramatic spectacle of a boy slaying a giant, but for the unexpected turn of events. David, sent on a simple errand to deliver bread to his brothers, returns a hero, having vanquished the enemy of his people.

Knowing God is the ultimate weapon in any battle. Those who truly know Him are imbued with strength, boldness, and the power to overcome. Let your prayers be focused on deepening your relationship with God.

1 Samuel 17:45-47

David answered, “You come at me with sword and spear and battle-ax. I come at you in the name of God-of-the-Angel-Armies, the God of Israel’s troops, whom you curse and mock. This very day God is handing you over to me. I’m about to kill you, cut off your head, and serve up your body and the bodies of your Philistine buddies to the crows and coyotes. The whole earth will know that there’s an extraordinary God in Israel. And everyone gathered here will learn that God doesn’t save by means of sword or spear. The battle belongs to God—he’s handing you to us on a platter!”

Imagine a giant, Goliath, armed with a sword, spear, and javelin, facing a young boy, David, with only a sling and a stone. Who seems like the giant here? Surprisingly, Goliath was afraid. David, however, knew his God’s power and his opponent’s weakness. David wasn’t fooled by Goliath’s size and weapons. Through experience and faith, he knew what God could do and what would become of his adversary.

To confront challenges like David, you need a deep understanding of God and firsthand experience of his power. In Hebrew and Greek, knowing God refers to those who have a personal connection with him.

Here’s what this means for you:

Experiencing God means having personal testimonies. You have witnessed God’s presence in your life and his actions on your behalf.

Knowing God leads to boldness and confidence. You trust in yourself and God’s abilities.