Saul was taller than any of the people of Israel (1 Samuel 9:2).
Eliab (David's brother) was also tall and Samuel though that he must be God's chosen replacement for Saul, but God said 'do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him' (1 Samuel 16:7).
Goliath's 'height was six cubits and a span' (1 Samuel 17:4). When he called to Israel 'Give me a man, that we may fight together' he was probably looking for Saul to come forward and battle 'giant' to 'giant'. Instead David who was not big enough to wear Saul's armour stepped forward, won the victory, and shamed those who avoided the fight.
Christ won a more complete victory, though he too was 'esteemed not'. He leads a kingdom which seems as insignificant as a mustard seed and which is only made up of weak people. Nevertheless, as I learnt today: our God reigns.
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