True Strength

“The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.” – Exodus 15:2 There are many valuable lessons to glean from the story of David and Goliath. This story is often misunderstood; a closer look reveals that David is not actually the underdog. In fact, when we examine the details, it becomes clear that Goliath is the one facing greater disadvantages. Even from a practical standpoint, Goliath holds the weaker position. Let’s take a scientific view for just a minute. Rather than an underdog story, this can be seen as a tale where appearances are deceiving. This perspective has been highlighted in seminary studies and popularized by Malcolm Gladwell. Goliath, standing at nine feet nine inches tall, was an imposing figure—his size, muscles, and features all seemed intimidating at first