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Some people drink too much, some gamble too much, some talk too much. Anything in excess is not good for you in the long run. Ben Franklin said, “Everything in moderation”. That’s good advice, but it’s a safe bet that Mr. Franklin never had to deal with loud brutish Philistines. History records the wise Mr. Franklin lived to enjoy old age, unlike a certain Philistine.

Goliath was a seasoned warrior in the Philistine army. He was a giant among giants. Standing over NINE feet tall, he was one very threatening figure when confronted face-to-face. Challenging the army of the Israelites to a man-to-man fight; winner-take-all was embarrassing. His loud ragging voice was yet another obstacle to overcome. He demanded to be taken seriously. He looked invincible. Every morning and evening for forty days Goliath took his stand and taunted the Israelites.

The armies were camped on the sides of the Elah Valley, fifteen miles west of the town of Bethlehem. A young boy named David was carrying some loaves of bread to the fighting men on the front line. That wasn’t the only thing David was carrying. He had a passion for God. When he heard the Philistine challenging the Israelite army, he was amazed. David said that the Lord had delivered him from a lion and a bear while he was a shepherd, and that the Lord would deliver him from this “piece of trash” (paraphrased)

You know the story. David said, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty”. 1 Samuel 17:45 David stepped up with his faith and took a stone from his pouch, place it in his sling and let fly. The stone hit the giant Goliath in the head causing him to fall and hit the ground. David took the edge off Goliath’s sword by killing him and cutting his head off with it!

“When the Philistine saw that their hero was dead, they turned and ran. Then the men of Israel and Judah surged forward with a shout and pursued the Philistines.” 1 Samuel 17

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