Then he took his staff in his hand and chose five smooth stones from the brook and put them in his shepherd's pouch. His sling was in his hand, and he approached the Philistine.
1 Samuel 17:49 (ESV Strong's)
And David put his hand in his bag and took out a stone and slung it and struck the Philistine on his forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell on his face to the ground.
Five in the Bible is the number for grace. David took one stone from his shepherd’s pouch, leaving four. He faced the Philistine with the grace and strength of the Lord. That stone would be all that is needed when combined with David’s faith in the Lord.
This may foreshadow the rock upon which the church is built. A firm foundation is the grace of our Lord.
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