Bible Stories for Kids - David's Hope & Trust in God

Once upon a time, there was a young boy named David. He was just a shepherd, taking care of sheep in the fields. One day, he heard that his brothers were fighting in a battle against a giant named Goliath. The thought of a giant troubled many people, but David had hope in his heart.

David traveled to the battlefield and saw Goliath, who was much bigger than anyone he had ever seen! Everyone was scared of Goliath, but David remembered that God was with him. He picked up five smooth stones and approached Goliath with courage.

Goliath laughed at David, but David said, "You come with a sword, but I come in the name of the Lord!" With a brave heart, David placed a stone in his sling, swung it around, and let it fly. The stone hit Goliath on the forehead, and the giant fell to the ground!

David's hope and trust in God helped him face a giant. Whenever we face challenges, we can remember David and have hope that God is with us too.

## Activity

**Craft: Hope Stones**

**Materials Needed:**

- Small, smooth stones (one per child)
- Acrylic paint or markers
- Paintbrushes
- Water cups for cleaning brushes
- Paper towels
- Newspaper or tablecloth to cover the work area

**Instructions:**

1. Lay out a newspaper or tablecloth to protect your work area.
2. Give each child a small, smooth stone.
3. Ask the children to think about something they hope for or a problem they want to overcome.
4. Using acrylic paint or markers, have them decorate their stones. They can paint symbols of hope or write words like "Faith" or "Courage."
5. Let the stones dry completely.
6. Encourage the children to keep their "Hope Stones" as reminders that they can have hope and trust in God during tough times.

## Reflection Questions

1. How did David show hope when he faced Goliath?
2. Can you think of a time when you needed hope? What did you do?
3. Why do you think it’s important to remember that God is with us when we face challenges?