David Says--47 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.
This probably isn't a normal response to reading the David and Goliath chapter but here it goes:
Though I'm not preparing for a battle in the sense of a physical fight today this hit me that I need to be careful not to put my sense of safety and trust in the battle tools of today's world--money and possessions. God has blessed our family with much and I never want to forget that it is through Him we have been bless and saved not through anything we can do or acquire on our own to save or protect ourselves.
side note I was confused that Saul who met David in Ch 16 appeared not to know him in Ch 17, there is much written on this so I will have to investigate more but there are many theories on why this apparent discrepancy exists.
I like your take on both of these chapters. I'm constantly amazed at how oftern God chooses the smallest/youngest/weakest to do great things. He is definitely look at the heart. That's a great reminder for me when I'm looking at others, as well. God doesn't find value in worldly possessions/power/good looks/height....only the heart. Our world would look very different if we all practiced that aproach
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