Reflect on the story of David and Goliath

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The bible story about David and Goliath has fascinated us ever since we were able to read. Our parents may have told us about how a young sheperd boy named David battled it out with Goliath. On the story itself, Goliath has been challenging any Israelites to face him one on one in the middle of the battlefield. Likewise David was on top of a hill tending to his fathers sheep heard the challenge, and bravely asked King Saul to face Goliath himself. King Saul didn't imagine a young boy would have the courage to face the mean giant but had faith in David to accept his offer. The king provide David with all the equipment he needs in the battle, an armor, shield and a sword. However, David resisted in using those battle equipments, instead he choose to use his leather waist bag full of stones and his sling shot. Afterwards, he was in front of Goliath and they fought against each other, until David picked a smooth rounded stone from his bag and used it as a bullet for his sling shot. With David's strong belief in God that he will protect Him, steadily he aimed at Goliath's head and David shot the giant in between his eyes. The stone strucked deep into Goliath's head which in turn led to the giant's death. When the giant fell down on the ground David picked Goliath's sword and he cuts off the giant's head. This by far is the most popular bible story if I'm not mistaken, but this is not just a simple story of courage and bravery but has a deeper message for all of us who believes in the Lord. Can you reflect on this story and share what could be the message this story is all about.