…The Lord does not look at things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. – 1 Samuel 16:7, NIV
In 1 Samuel 16, God chose David to become the new King of Israel. David was a young man who had a good heart. He was a shepherd who knew how to lead, protect and care for not only his sheep, but for his people as well. David was often seen as the underdog. Mainly due to him not looking the part of a big, tall stereotypical hero. David was the youngest son of Jesse, so he wasn’t the tallest or strongest. What set him apart from his brothers was David’s heart. God doesn’t judge from outward appearance, he only can judge by faith, character and how your heart looks like.
Goliath taunted the Israelites for 40 days, waiting for someone to challenge him in a fight. All of Israel was fearful of Goliath, from seeing how big and intimidating he is. David was the only one who saw Goliath for who he really was, a simple man defying God. David approached Goliath wearing no armor and carrying no weapons other than a smooth stone and a sling.
All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord’s, and he will give all of you into our hands. – 1 Samuel 17:47, NIV
What Goliath didn’t realize was that he wasn’t just fighting David, he was also picking up a fight against God. David had such a great amount of trust and faith in God, that he didn’t even think twice about fighting Goliath. David already knew what was going to happen, he knew that God was going to protect him. The smooth stone hit Goliath on the head which made him fall to ground, defeated.
