Two Contests

By Rhiannonw

Sun, 24 Jul 2022
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[Continuing the hymn-for-Sundays series]

In place of armies’ warring slaughter,
each should choose one man to fight,
theirs was nine feet tall, in armour
– who could ever match his might?

Then young David came – much slighter
but convinced his God could aid.
Goliath scorned this little fighter –
who slung a stone – Goliath died.

As a shepherd, God had helped him
when a bear attacked the sheep,
knew his God whom they were mocking
would His promises still keep.

    ****************

Baal’s false prophets got no answer
even though they screamed and danced,
but despite the pools of water,
Elijah’s God sent fire when asked.

1 Samuel 17 & 1 Kings 18

Tune: can be sung to 87 87 trochaic

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Comments

Submitted by Nolan on

Interesting history, great poem! Once a girl told me she would jump over that wall with her God. I said I don't know about jumping but I promise you I'll get to the other side.

Righto, all the best! &&

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, yes, it's knowing what God wants to help us do! David knew God wanted him to take up Goliath's mocking challenge, in faith. But Jesus would not accept Satan's 'dare' to throw himself from the high point of the temple, just to test God's care. (Matthew 4) Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

"it's knowing what God wants to help us do" Yes! If only there was a way of knowing that

you have great rhythm in this one, would be really fun to sing, with the story moving inside

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Di. I'm glad you felt the rhythm went well. God has given us the principles of what is right to ask his help for, recorded for us in the Bible. The help we need for serving and honouring him in our daily life. His Spirit can help us see how to apply the principles in daily situations. Satan wanted Jesus to throw himself down in order to test God's care, and that was wrong. Rhiannon