March 27th

March 27th -- 1 Samuel 17:1-31 (http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Samuel%2017:1-31&version=NLT)

Goliath challenges the Israelites ; Jesse sends David to Saul's camp

So the Israelites and Philistines have once again ended up locked in battle against each other. Goliath, a Philistine champion, comes forth one day. He was over 9 feet tall, wearing bronze armor and carrying a huge spear. Goliath comes out one day and taunts the Israelites. He says that they should send one man forward to fight him. If the Israelite wins, the Philistines become their slaves, but if the Philistines win, the Israelites become their slaves. The Israelites are very afraid after this.

David was off at home, but some of his brothers were in Saul's army, where they faced the Philistines. After 40 days of Goliath coming out each day with this offer, Jesse sends David to Saul's camp to deliver some things to his brothers. David, while there, of course finds out about Goliath and his challenge. David also finds out there is a huge reward for killing Goliath. David asks around a bit more, and it gets back to the king, who sends for David.

All I can think to say for this one is that it is another good example of how God works out little things for His purpose. There was slim chance David would have been there, much less when Goliath came around, and less even that he would have heard what he did from the men. Yet, all that happened. This later leads to David killing Goliath, which wouldn't have happened without those small instances lining up perfectly. It's just neat.

Well, that's all! God bless! Shalom!