Matching Pairs David and being braveOnline version What we've learned about the story of David and Goliath. by Rebekah B 1 David had seen how God took care of him with the lion and the bear... 2 When we're scared we can trust God.. 3 Perfect love makes us brave... 4 The Lord doesn’t rescue people by using a sword or a spear. And everyone here will know it. 5 David fought Goliath not with swords and spears.. 6 God has not given us a spirit of fear... The battle belongs to the Lord. He will hand all of you over to us. 1 Samuel 17:47 So he could trust God when he faced Goliath. because perfect love makes fear run away. he's given us a spirit of power, love and that helps us control ourselves. Because he loves us and he'll take care of us. he used a slingshot and a pebble.