many years ago in a valley forgotten by time an epic battle changed the fate of a Nation this is the valley of ela where Israel and the Philistines faced off in a seemingly endless war this is the story of David the youngest son of Jesse a simple shepherd with a heart full of courage and Faith he was not a soldier did not wear armor but carried with him a strength invisible to human eyes on the other side of the valley stood Goliath a Philistine Warrior feared by all with his immense stature and extraordinary strength he
daily challenged the army of Israel mocking and provoking choose a man to fight me if he wins we will be your servants if I win you will be our servants for 40 days no one had the courage to face him discover now in the incredible story of David and Goliath a lesson of Faith courage and the strength that comes from the heart we are in the valley of aah a desert and rocky area between the mountain of Israel this Valley has become the battlefield between the Israelites and the Philistines two nations in constant conflict the
time is approximately 1020 BC during the reign of King Saul the first king of Israel the Philistines a warrior and powerful people were invading the lands of Israel threatening the peace and security of the nation David was the youngest son of Jesse from the tribe of Judah he was a Shepherd in Bethlehem known for his skill with a Slave Ling and his faith in God on the other side we have Goliath a giant nearly 3 m tall from gath one of the five principal Philistine cities Goliath was the most feared Warrior of his time known
for his immense strength and impenetrable armor for 40 days Goliath challenged the army of Israel humiliating them and provoking them to send a warrior to face him in a one-on-one combat this challenge created fear and despair among the Israelites who could find no one brave enough to face the giant David was sent to the battlefield by his father Jesse to bring food to his brothers seeing the fear and discouragement in the Israelite Army he became indignant Goliath the Philistine giant continued to challenge and humiliate the Israelite Army choose a man to fight me if he
wins we will be your servants if I win you will be our servants David with courage and Faith asked who is this uncircum ized Philistine to challenge the armies of the Living God he could not understand why no one had the courage to face Goliath trusting in God brought before King Saul David declared his intention to face Goliath the king surprised by the young Shepherd's boldness tried to dissuade him but David was determined David explained to King Saul how he had killed lions and bears to protect his sheep he believed that the same God who
delivered him from the wild animals would deliver him from the hands of Goliath Saul offered David his own armor but David refused he preferred to rely on his skills and God's protection armed only with his sling and five smooth Stones David prepared to face the giant as David walked toward the battlefield the Israelite soldiers watched in silence incredulous and worried they saw only a young Shepherd but David saw the opportunity to demonstrate the power of God in the center of the Valley the young David and the Giant Goliath faced each other the fate of a
Nation depended on this confrontation the tension was palpable and all eyes were fixed on the two Goliath full of arrogance Advanced toward David brandishing his gigantic spear come here he mocked and I'll give your flesh to the birds of the sky and the wild animals David replied firmly you come against me with sword Spear and Javelin but I come against you in the name of the Lord of hosts the god of the armies of Israel whom you have defied with precise aim David slung a stone that flew swiftly striking Goliath right in the forehead the
giant staggered surprised and then fell face down to the ground dead the Giant Goliath who had terrorized Israel was dead silence fell over the valley for a moment followed by a triumphant shout from the Israelites David ran to Goliath took the Giant's sword and cut off his head the Phil terrified fled in desperation and the army of Israel pursued them securing a decisive Victory the courage and Faith of a young Shepherd brought Victory to Israel and showed the world that true strength comes from trusting in God with Goliath's defeat the Philistines fled in Despair and
Israel celebrated a historic Victory David's courage and Faith changed the destiny of a Nation the news of the victory spread quickly and David was hailed as a hero his unwavering fa faith and courage inspired the entire nation of Israel despite his victory David remained humble and grateful he knew that his strength came from God and that he had been an instrument in the hands of the Lord to deliver Israel the story of David and Goliath teaches us a valuable lesson true strength does not come from size or power but from faith and courage David a
young Shepherd faced an invincible giant with confidence in God and proved that with faith any obstacle can be overcome just like David we can find strength in our faith and the courage to face our own Giants always remember true Victory comes from trusting in God and never giving up no matter how great the challenge is with faith in God no challenge is too great