A Simple Stone

A new twist on a familiar story: The Israelites feared the Philistines’ wrath. A giant named Goliath stood right in their path. They basked in confusion with no battle plan, when one, but a boy, stood up like a man. He was stricken by fear like all of the rest, but courageously faced this challenging test. He brashly proclaimed what it was he would do, leaving no choice, but to then follow through. He had some incentive that made him so bold; the hand of a princess and riches untold. Scoffing at the thought of sending just one, they advised how to do what they had not done. But the confident boy did not heed their advice, he marched into battle without thinking twice. He stood there alone, no armor or sword, just a stone and a string, and his faith in the Lord. While others stood back afraid to come near, a leader stepped out and conquered his fear. The giant that stood in the way of success, came tumbling down in a minute or less. Whatever we face on the path to our dreams, is never as ominous as sometimes it seems. When facing a giant, confused what to do, remember how simple the stone David threw.