First Samuel, chapter 17 relates the story of the battle between the Philistines, led by Goliath, and the army of Israel. As David approached the battlefield, he saw the army of Israel in a panic and running for their lives. Even though all of the Israelites were “covenant people,” only one individual that day understood and believed it. Instead of being intimidated by Goliath, David asked, “Who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living