After today’s class discussion on David and Goliath, I vividly remember always comparing Goliath to a lion when I was younger. Goliath is always described as undefeatable. He, in essence, could be compared to a mighty beast, and because David had previously killed a lion before, it was easy to compare Goliath to a lion. Goliath intimidated people! He threatened the Israelites, but David stood up and put up a fight, even though the odds seemed stacked against him.
Ever since I can remember, David has been so inspiring in this story. I can relate to just how he felt so intimidated by this giant being standing in front of him. Although they had a physical battle, I have had many battles that I have had to fight verbally, because of getting picked on. So, in a lot of ways, I was very glad that we read this story. It reminded me that even when I feel weak, God will give me strength if I trust in Him. I think that this really speaks to me today because with everything going on and all the tensions that we see daily, it is important for us to remember that the evil (or Goliath) can be defeated, despite how undefeatable it may seem. The devil is working through the evil in this world just as he worked through Goliath, but just like David, we can overcome it.