In modern-day language, that means Goliath was roughly 9 feet and 9 inches tall. He regularly taunted the Israelites to the point that the whole nation quaked in fear of him and his army. When David overhears the threats, he’s enraged. He demands, “Who is this uncircumcised Philistine that he should defy the armies of the living God?”
(1 Samuel 17:26)

King Saul hears of David’s bravery. But he’s more amused than impressed when David confidently tells him, “The Lord who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine.”
(1 Samuel 17:37) Still, David is allowed to face off with the giant. What weapon does the young teenager select for this gladiator-style showdown? He chooses a sling and five smooth stones from the nearby brook.

As David predicted, God delivers the giant into the hands of a teenager, and the Philistine army flees. The battle is won because of the faith of one small shepherd boy who dared to defy a giant.

Unfortunately, giants enter into the life of every Christian. They may not be literal giants standing in front of your eyes. But you recognize their taunts. You’ve heard their threats. Your knees knock, and you’re searching desperately for a faith that proclaims, “The battle is the Lord’s.”

These giants are universal and appear to almost everyone at some point. Here’s who they are and what to remember in the middle of the battle…

• The Giant of Abandonment

• The Giant of Fear

• The Giant of Despair

• The Giant of Guilt

• The Giant of Lack