Jesse

Imagine my surprise, When David killed the bear! I couldn't believe my eyes, When the lion lay there! Little did I know then, God trained him for a fight. A fight he could not win, Fighting the Giant's fight. Sent to the battle line, His brothers' to report. He heard the troll's malign, And purposed to retort. He'll fight God's way today, His honor to uphold, Running into the fray, Killing the one who trolled. Imagine my surprise, The eighth and youngest son! God shepherded his rise, The Giant is undone! Did not see this coming, All of us scoffed at him. Our lack of faith numbing, Our view of God was dim. My son sought God's glory, Never fought for his own. A shepherd boy's story, Leading to Israel's throne. The Lord is my Shepherd, He trains me for a fight, My heart for Him is spurred, When faith transforms my sight.