Contemplations

(I Samuel 17) David was just a lad, Whose older brothers had gone to war. The Philistines with whom they battled, Had a history of blood and gore. The Philistines had an advantage; In their army was a giant. The 9-foot man was Goliath, And he was loud and defiant. He mocked the Israelites daily, The soldiers were naturally scared. So when he asked for someone to fight, Not a single person dared. David had brought his brothers food; His dad knew they must refuel. When David heard Goliath’s taunts, He announced he was ready to duel. Goliath begged someone to fight him, And the winner the loser would serve. David became indignant; He thought Goliath had his nerve. He knew the Lord would not approve, Of Israel being disgraced. How dare he defy the armies of God, The giant had to be faced. His brothers had no patience with David; They told him to go away. But his words got around to the king, Who would hear what