Saul and all the Israelites were dismayed and terrified

1 Samuel 17:1-11

A champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out of the Philistine camp. His height was six cubits and a span. He had a bronze helmet on his head and wore a coat of scale armor of bronze weighing five thousand shekels on his legs he wore bronze greaves, and a bronze javelin was slung on his back. His spear shaft was like a weaver’s rod, and its iron point weighed six hundred shekels. His shield bearer went ahead of him.

Goliath stood and shouted to the ranks of Israel, “Why do you come out and line up for battle? Am I not a Philistine, and are you not the servants of Saul? Choose a man and have him come down to me. If he is able to fight and kill me, we will become your subjects; but if I overcome him and kill him, you will become our subjects and serve us.” Then the Philistine said, “This day I defy the armies of Israel! Give me a man and let us fight each other.” 

On hearing the Philistine’s words, Saul and all the Israelites were dismayed and terrified.

Why?

There was a terrifying situation for Goliath; strong had a bronze helmet and coat of scale armor of bronze.

Most of the Israelites and Saul's army were afraid to fight with Goliath.

The worst situation is arranged by the Lord to show the power of God's people. God does not watch the outside features but our hearts.

Because Goliath was like a giant, Saul, and all the Israelites were dismayed and terrified. All of us are looking at the outside feature.

How?

Keep the heart close to the Lord and fear the Lord, trust in the Lord, and the love of the Lord endure forever.