“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.” – I Samuel 18:47

These words were spoken by faith, through the mouth of a young shepherd boy, who would one day become ruler of the nation of Israel.  In the face of the giant, Goliath, and the Philistine army, David had the courage to stand secure in the strength of God.  Not one of the Israelites had found the faith nor the courage to step forward to face the giant for the previous forty days.  Because God was with him, David spoke boldly and stepped up courageously, trusting that God could do exceedingly more than the Israelites could have even begun to believe.  As you know, with a sling and a stone and the Spirit…