King David - Week 3
Easily the most famous story involving David is the one where he fights Goliath. Even today, the term “David and Goliath” denotes an underdog battling a heavy favorite. But the actual story found in 1 Samuel is not about an improbable victory - it’s about an impossible one. And the lesson is clear - there are giants that we face as humans that no amount of planning or luck could help us defeat. The story of David and Goliath screams a warning - there are some giants so big, we need rescue from someone bigger. And the lesson from David’s life is equally bold- that God is exactly that giant.
Easily the most famous story involving David is the one where he fights Goliath. Even today, the term “David and Goliath” denotes an underdog battling a heavy favorite. But the actual story found in 1 Samuel is not about an improbable victory - it’s about an impossible one. And the lesson is clear - there are giants that we face as humans that no amount of planning or luck could help us defeat. The story of David and Goliath screams a warning - there are some giants so big, we need rescue from someone bigger. And the lesson from David’s life is equally bold- that God is exactly that giant.
