Safe in the Strength of the Lord
by Bob PetersonOne day young David was tending his sheep,
In the warm afternoon, slowly drifting to sleep,
But he bound to his feet and his heart gave a leap
When a bear sprang out to attack.
The bear gave a roar, giving David a hunch
That this beast was looking for something to munch.
And it had on its menu his sheep for its lunch
Throwing David in for a snack.
Saying David was scared, is putting it mild,
To face such monster so savage and wild.
And he not really much more than a child,
With his weapons a staff and a sling.
David took a moment to say a quick prayer,
"Oh Lord God in heaven I know you are there,
I'm needing Your help with this nasty, old bear."
And in faith he charged after the thing.
David let fly a stone praying, "God, here goes."
And God guided the stone to the bear's tender nose
A howl of pain from that beast then arose.
Fleeing as it whimpered and roared.
David learned from that day a lesion quite clear,
No matter the danger, no matter the fear,
We have a God who is always quite near
And we're safe in the strength of the Lord.
David and the bear (1 Samuel 17:34-35)
