The story of David and Goliath speaks volumes of bravery and faith. Young David was brave and faithful enough to face a giant and defeated him with just one little rock. Do you have a “Goliath” in your life? A problem that seems huge or a fear that you can’t overcome? This amazing story of valiant David can show us how to face our problems and defeat them.

David asked the men standing near him, “What will be done for the man who kills this Philistine and removes this disgrace from Israel? Who is this uncircumcised Philistine that he should defy the armies of the living God?” ~1 Sam. 17:26

When David saw Goliath, he didn’t see an unstoppable giant, he saw Goliath as God sees him: a mortal man who was coming against the Almighty God. David wasn’t scared because he knew God would not let the enemy win.

We often see our…

Deceitful the way
They captured You:
By a friend betrayed,
Bound and taken away.

Fearful the way
They deserted You:
As accusers tread,
All Your followers fled.

Shameful the way
They taunted You:
All their jeering heard,
Yet You spoke not a word.

Painful the way
They tortured You:
While Your flesh was torn,
Soldiers mocked to scorn.

Awful the way
They crucified You:
Hammered nails were heard,
On a cross undeserved.

Boastful the way
They buried You:
Guarded day and night,
With the tomb sealed tight.

Joyful the way
They discovered You:
“He is risen,” confessed;
By hundreds, witnessed.

Tearful the way
They gazed up at You:
Into clouds, did ascend,
But You’ll come back again.

Wonderful the way
We’re saved by You:
From our sins, set free,
Because of Calvary.

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Surely our griefs He Himself bore, And our sorrows He carried; Yet we ourselves esteemed Him…