I always loved this story as a kid because David was such a big underdog and was able to take down a giant! As an adult, I realized that God was the one fighting Goliath alongside David. God v. Goliath just seems extremely unfair for Goliath! Sadly, none of the Israelites had the faith in God that David did. Often, we don’t have that kind of faith either!

David was well aware of God’s power in battle. When he was telling King Saul about his bouts with lions and bears he said, “The Lord who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine.” (1 Samuel 17:37). David had faith God would rescue him. He knew that God was fighting on his side!

My favorite line in this story has always been when David is facing Goliath and says, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. 46 This day the Lord will deliver you into my hands...” (1 Samuel 16:45-46). David fights for God’s glory and he believes God will deliver him! All the things the world values in battle (size, strength, swords, spears and javelins) mean nothing. In the end, God is the one who determines the victor and we must have faith in Him!

Right before he kills Goliath he gives God credit one more time: “All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord’s, and he will give all of you into our hands.” (1 Samuel 16:47).

Yes, David was brave; but David’s success stemmed from having faith in God and giving God all the glory!

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