David & Goliath

David & Goliath

(spark pp. 130-135)

King Saul and his army looked out from their mountain hideout.  UH OH! They were in trouble! Their enemy, the Philistines were standing on the mountain on the other side and in the valley between them was the TALLEST man Saul had ever seen!  He was HUGE!  And he was yelling!

Goliath:  “Who will fight me?  Who can face the mighty Goliath?!”

Saul and his army were afraid—are YOU afraid?  They couldn’t win against the Philistines if they had to fight this huge guy, Goliath! When they lost, they’d be captured and kept as slaves!

They looked out over the valley again—he still looked huge, and when he spoke or walked, the trees SHOOK!

Goliath: “I’ll make you a deal--Send out your best warrior!  Let him fight against me.  If I win, you will b our slaves.  If your soldier wins, we will serve you and your God!”

Saul held his breath, and waited for one of his soldiers to do something. No one stepped forward…and then Saul felt a small tug on his sleeve.

David: “I will do it, King Saul.  I will fight Goliath!”

Saul:  “But, David!  You’re just a boy!  How can you beat a gigantic man like Goliath?”

Saul started to walk away from David.

David: “Wait!  I’m a shepherd, King Saul.  God protects me from the wolves and bears that go after my sheep.  God will protect me now too.”

David reached down and picked up five smooth stones.  In his hand he carried the same sling that he used to chase away wolves and other wild animals that threatened his sheep.  Saul patted David’s head and pointed down towards the path that led to the valley.

Goliath laughed hen he saw David.

Goliath:  “YOU’RE the warrior they send out against me?”

David:  “I am NOT afraid of your spear and sword, Goliath! God will help me!”

David ran towards Goliath, swinging his sling.  A smooth stone flew through the air

ZZZZZZT.

And hit Goliath in the forehead.

Down, down, down Goliath fell. CLANK went his sword as it hit the ground.  Down fell his spear.  CLUNK went his heavy shield. 

David picked up Goliath’s HUGE helmet and held it up for everyone to see. 

Saul and his soldiers cheered—HOORAY!  It was amazing—David, a small shepherd boy, had beaten the huge and scary Goliath! 

The Philistines were afraid!  Goliath was dead and a little boy had defeated him!  They ran away!

What an amazing miracle! Maybe you haven’t defeated a giant this week, but I bet you’ve seen God do some awesome things—can you add them to our God Sightings board?