Taking Action

1 Samuel 17:28-32

Criticism couldn't stop David.  While the rest of the army stood around, he knew the importance of taking action.  With God to fight for him, there was no reason to wait.  People may try to discourage you with negative comments or mock you, but continue to do what you know is right.  By doing what is right you will be pleasing God, whose opinion matters most.  (1 Corinthians 4:3-4)

Questions for further thought:
1. What are some times that you've faced criticism in your life?  Did those comments stop you?
2. Have you ever not done something because you were afraid how the other person might perceive you?

Challenge: As we go through our days, we interact with more people than we realize.  Whether it's indirectly or directly people are going to see us and notice us.  It can be rather intimidating at times to think about how other people might perceive us.  Ultimately what they think about us doesn't matter, the only thing we need to care about is how God sees us.  While going through your day today try not to think about what other people or even yourself thinks about you.  Think about how God thinks about you.