So many lessons in 1 Samuel 17
I. The enemy Philistines were where they were not supposed to be
    In a long low valley
    Saul and Israel were there in battle formation to protect
    But we do not find them seeking God
Ii. Their champion is there challenging them
    Standing on a hill to be seen, to be obvious
    He is a tall imposing figure
    He comes dressed in bronze armor wearing a bronze helmet, even on his shins
    He has a bronze sword between his shoulders
    He has a thick spear in his hand
    With a small shield bearer in front
Iii.He challenges Israel
     Why don’t we do this one on one?
     Aren’t you servants of Saul?
      Would not have believed God could deliver
     I defy the ranks of Israel
Iv.  Israel is terrified
      Goliath came 40 days 2 x a day
      But there was no faith in them
      Three of Jesses sons are there
        Perhaps enough for Saul to be satisfied
        No draft,  only choice
        Others were busy with family chores
V.  Jesse sends David
         Youngest, already anointed king
         Perhaps Jesse thought something would happen
         Took a large bounty to the camp
         David got up early and made provisions for the sheep
         He gets there and runs up to the line to hear
Vi.  Bounty of Saul
         Promise of Merab and riches, exemption
         Touted by Israelite man, an implant?
         David asks again perhaps to encourage a warrior to take the challenge
         Eliab, the oldest brother, I know your arrogance!
         Again he asks
   Vii. In front of Saul
          Don’t let anyone be discouraged, I will go
          But you are too young, too weak
          David. But I already killed a lion and a bear
            God often uses past experiences to remind us of His strength in
              present circumstances
           God will rescue me
           Use this armor
              Untried, Unnecessary, unaccustomed
              Maybe too large
           Resignation of Saul to defeat
      Viii. Prep with five smooth stones
             No way this would be enough
             No way these could kill or even wound
             It took time to choose David was calm
             He knew the size and kind to choose
             He was experienced with the use
             Not a natural way to use, to aim
    Ix.  The dare, the challenge
           The philistine.  Am I only a dog this little guy could hurt?
            I’ll give your flesh to be eaten by birds
            David.  You come with mans weapons
            I come in the name, the power of YHWH, God of Armies
            You, sir, have defied Him!
            Today after all your days of daring the Lord will hand you over to me
             I will cut your head off. Remember I don’t have a sword 
             I will give you to the birds and your army
             The world will know Israel has a real God,
             The world will know the battle is the Lord’s
             He will hand you over to us
X.   One stone
        Sank into his forehead, no physics, no physical way
        Did he forget his helmet?
        David pulls the enemy sword and slices off the head
        Israel chases after them all the way to Ekron
         But does no more
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Life is not fair!

Life is not fair,  there will always be those who have more or seem to have more. The government even takes less out of their paycheck. Paul says “godliness with contentment is great gain”. Be thankful for what you have first. More things will not satisfy. Rem you will not take things into. Heaven. Do we not have food and clothing? Even our poor in America are pushing shopping carts with clothing. How many times do we meet people who would tell you they are poor driving fine cars living in nice houses? Has not God always provided ? Can He not provide for each tomorrow? Will He not provide? Then why worry or carp?
Numbers 20 1-13
How Bad It Is
They just walked into the wilderness. Sometimes we walk into the wild and expect to walk out the next day. But God has lessons for each of us and lessons take time. 
Miriam sister to Moses and Aaron is dead. I never have had a sister except as an in law, but I know there are times when having one around who is related and knows what you’ve been through would be nice, but also with times of disagreement. But Miriam is gone. Don’t you know Moses wrestled with loss.? 
Now the people he’s trying to lead assemble against him.
If only we were dead. You brought us here 
You lead us out of Egypt. Did we not have food and water there?
There are no grain, no vines with grapes, no pomegranates. 
There is no water:The real complaint. 
Moses and Aaron’s response:The tent of meeting with God
We know Moses had been there many times.
He gave the problem to God. And He gives them the solution 
Have I given the problem to Him?
Have I heard His response or have I come up with my solution?
God's solution: Speak to the rock. But Moses heard that is the rock 
Have I heard God correctly?
Did I listen?
Moses did hear take the staff
But he strikes the rock.
But God is merciful to the people and gives them water anyway