DAILY TEXT, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. I have strength for all things through him who gives me power (Phil. 4:13).

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

I have strength for all things through him who gives me power (Philippians 4:13).

We can endure any difficulty, no matter how great, if we remember that Jehovah is alive and there to support us. After all, he is the Almighty and can give us the strength to endure anything. So we have ample reason to face trials with confidence. Seeing that Jehovah helps us with even the smallest problems convinces us that he will also help us with the biggest ones.

Let us consider two experiences of King David that helped him to trust Jehovah more fully. When he was a young shepherd boy, a lion came and carried off one of his father’s sheep, and on another occasion a bear came and did the same. In both cases, David courageously pursued them and saved the sheep. He knew that Jehovah had given him the strength to do so, and therefore he did not try to take credit for it. (1 Sam. 17:34-37) David meditated on those experiences and thus became even more convinced that the living God would strengthen him in the future. w24.06 21 pars. 5, 6

What did David focus on, and why did that help him fight Goliath?

Later, when David was probably still a teenager, he went to visit the Israelite army camp. He saw that the soldiers were terrified because a Philistine giant named Goliath was saying, “Today I defy the army of Israel!” (1 Sam. 17:10, 11). The soldiers were afraid because they were focused on how big Goliath was and what he was saying (1 Sam. 17:24, 25). However, David saw the bigger picture. He took Goliath’s words as a challenge against “the army of the living God,” not just the army of Israel (1 Sam. 17:26). He was thinking primarily of Jehovah. He trusted that the God who had helped him with the sheep would also help him in this situation. With Jehovah’s support, he confronted Goliath and, as we know, he defeated the Philistine! (1 Sam. 17:45-51).

What will help us strengthen our trust in Jehovah in difficult times?

Like David, we can cope with trials if we remember that the living God is attentive to help us (Ps. 118:6). We can strengthen that confidence by meditating on what he has done in the past. For example, read Bible accounts that remind you how Jehovah saved his servants (Isa. 37:17, 33-37). Also, analyze information published on jw.org that shows how Jehovah has supported the brothers in modern times. And recall times when you have seen Jehovah’s hand in your own life. Don’t worry if you can’t think of a spectacular experience like defeating a bear or a lion. The point is that Jehovah has done many things for you in your life. For example, he has invited you to be his friend (John 6:44). And it is thanks to his help that you remain in the truth. Why not ask him to help you remember times when he has answered your prayers, supported you when you needed it most, or sustained you during difficult situations? Meditating on what Jehovah has done for you will further convince you that he will continue to support you.

How should we view problems? (Proverbs 27:11).

Knowing that Jehovah is the living God will help us to see problems in the right perspective. They are part of a much larger issue between Jehovah and Satan. The Devil claims that when things get tough, we will abandon Jehovah (Job 1:10, 11; read Proverbs 27:11). So, if we remain faithful, we show that we love Jehovah and that Satan is a liar. Are you facing government opposition, financial problems, apathy in the preaching work, or some other adversity? If so, remember: What you are going through gives you an opportunity to please Jehovah. Do not forget that he will not let the trial go beyond what you can bear (1 Cor. 10:13). He will give you the strength to endure.

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