![]() When we trust in Him, God can enable us to overcome our giants too.Īs we admire David’s heroic courage, we need to remember that it was the God of Israel who enabled him to overcome Goliath. This is the same God who is with us today. When the dust of the battle settled, it was apparent to all that the superhuman strength of the giant Goliath was not an advantage over the almighty power of the God of Israel.Īs we admire David’s heroic courage, we need to remember that it was the God of Israel who enabled him to overcome Goliath. Goliath scoffed at the God of Israel David trusted the God of his fathers. The warrior carried a sword, a spear, and a shield the shepherd carried a staff, a sling, and five smooth stones. The giant wore armor the boy refused to wear armor. Goliath was an experienced warrior David was a shepherd. Not only was he huge, but the armor Goliath wore protected him from most harm. This meant that swords and other iron weapons were often in short supply in Israel.ĭuring this particular encounter, the Philistines appeared to have another advantage over Israel. The Philistines had a tremendous advantage over Israel because they controlled the “iron industry.” Most of the iron that was mined, smelted, and used for weapons was controlled by the Philistines. The Philistines continually raided Israelite territory and tried to expand their national borders to include the western hill country of Israel. The Philistines were a warlike people who lived along the Mediterranean coast just west of Israel. When David arrived at the Israelite camp, things began to change. King Saul and his army were once again fighting the Philistines. In this Bible story, several years had passed since David was anointed by Samuel. Sometimes she even does all three at once! She is the author of the middle grade novel The Last Great Adventure of the PB&J Society, and the picture book Help Wanted: Must Love Books. You can learn more about her at and Goliath Story for Kids: Bible Background When she’s not writing or planning her next book, Janet loves eating cookies, laughing, and going on long walks. ![]() As a kid, she loved riding roller coasters, but refused to enter Haunted Houses (she still won’t!). Janet Sumner Johnson lives in northern Utah with her husband, three kids, and a dog. Janet is giving away a copy of BRAVER THAN BRAVE once it’s released on Augfrom Capstone.Ĭomment once below with your brave moment!Ī random winner will be selected this summer. But up close, it’s scarier than she thought! With all eyes on her, she must find the confidence to be her own kind of brave. When the Coaster of Doom opens at the amusement park, Wanda is determined to conquer it. Wanda desperately wants to be brave like her big brother, Zane, but it’s not easy. And here’s the cover with art by Eunji Jung… I can’t wait until BRAVER THAN BRAVE hits the bookshelves! What does it really mean to be Brave? How do kids show their Brave? What if Brave is different than we think?įrom the thrilling roller coaster ride in the background, to the determination on Wanda’s face, Eunji Jung’s art really captures the heart of the story. They had me questioning the concept of Brave. I remembered my son’s experience, and those two ideas collided. ![]() She said, “I’m just tired of everyone telling me to be brave!” My daughter was complaining that all the kids at school wanted her to do a thing that she didn’t want to do. He had a tough choice to make!įast forward many years. He didn’t want to go through that exit, and he wasn’t sure he was ready for the roller coaster. When we got to the front, he still wasn’t sure he could do it, but there was a big sign over the way out: CHICKEN EXIT. Though he was scared, we waited in line as he built up his courage. Once upon a time, my son wanted to ride the big roller coaster at the amusement park. Author Janet Sumner Johnson is here today with a cover reveal of her new picture book, BRAVER THAN BRAVE!īefore the big reveal, I asked Janet about the genesis of the story.
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