And There Went Out a Champion

            Probably one of most people’s favorite accounts in the Old Testament is that of David and Goliath (1 Sam. 17).  Here is one of those events when the underdog overcomes great and insurmountable odds.  We like to hear stories like that probably because they give us a sense of strength whereby we too can triumph over our own difficult obstacles.  This text is known quite well, so instead of looking at the various details that took place here in the valley of Elah, think for a