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Then he took his staff in his hand; and he chose for himself five smooth stones from the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag, in a pouch which he had, and his sling was in his hand. And he drew near to the Philistine.
Why would David put five stones in his pouch when he needed only one to bring the giant to the ground? Was he a terrible shot? Or was it that there was a mystery message God was trying to reveal to us?
One school of thought was the five stones represented the “Five-fold Ministry” in the New Testament Church. (Ephesians 4:11)
Some compared the five stones to the “five wise virgins” in Matthew (Matthew 25:1-3) who made sure that they carried enough oil for their lamps to last the entire night.
Others think the five stones represent the first five books of Moses, which became the Jewish Law.
And Last, but not least the number five is the number of “Grace” - it is God’s Grace that provides everything we might need to succeed and to prosper!
All of these theories are possible and probably, but the Scriptures tell us that Goliath, the Giant of Gath had four “sons” (II Samuel 21:22). Wouldn’t having four “giant relatives” explain David’s actions in preparation for them also... just in case.
May wisdom always prepare us for our warfare also!
Rock on, my friends!
Pastor Jody
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