DAILY TEXT, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. I will fight with you in the name of the Lord of hosts (1 Sam. 17:45).

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026

I will fight with you in the name of the Lord of hosts (1 Sam. 17:45).

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 focused on how big Goliath was and what he was saying to them (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 thought 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). w24.06 21 par. 7

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.

What will the living God do for those who worship him?

Jehovah rewards those who worship him (Heb. 11:6). He gives us peace and joy now, and in the future, everlasting life. We are completely confident that he wants to reward us and that he has the power to do so. That conviction motivates us to work hard for him, just as faithful servants of God in the past did. Consider the case of Timothy (Heb. 6:10-12).

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