David and Goliath

    By IATC -

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    15 Aug, 2023

    Once upon a time, in a land called Israel, lived a young shepherd boy named David. He was a brave young man who loved to play his harp and look after his father's sheep.

    David spent his days in the fields, watching over his flock. Despite his young age, he was very responsible and took excellent care of the sheep.

    Meanwhile, the Philistines, Israel's enemies, had a giant warrior named Goliath. He was so big and strong that no one could defeat him.

    Day after day, Goliath taunted the Israelites, daring them to send out a warrior to fight him. But no one was brave enough to do so.

    One day, David was delivering food to his brothers on the battlefield when he heard Goliath's taunts. He was deeply hurt by Goliath's insults against his people and their God.

    So, David volunteered to fight the giant. He had faith in God and believed that with His help, he could defeat Goliath.

    David refused to wear the king's armor, instead, he picked up five smooth stones from a stream and placed them in his shepherd's bag.

    As David approached Goliath, the giant laughed at him. But David was not afraid. He knew that the battle belonged to the Lord.

    Then, David aimed and hurled a stone from his sling. It hit Goliath right in the forehead, and the giant fell to the ground, defeated.

    The Israelites cheered and praised God. David had won the battle not by his strength, but with his faith and God's help.

    After this, David was hailed a hero. He went on to become a great king who ruled with wisdom, bravery, and faith in God.