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Shepherd Boy
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Jul 24, 2026 updated
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Ray Boltz's 'Shepherd Boy' draws from the biblical story of David's anointing by Samuel, emphasizing that God sees potential and purpose where others see only the ordinary. The song encourages listeners that God can transform humble circumstances into something significant. It reflects on how God's perspective differs from human judgment, choosing the unlikely to accomplish great things. The lyrics reference the defeat of Goliath as a testament to God's power working through the overlooked. This song offers hope to those feeling insignificant, reminding them that God's plans often exceed human expectations.
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One by one Jesse's sons
Stood before the prophet
Their father knew a king
Would soon be found
And each one passed
Except the last
No one thought to call him
Surely he would never
Wear a crown
But when others see a shepherd boy
God may see a king
Even though your life seems filled
With ordinary things
In just a moment He can touch you
And everything will change
When others see a shepherd boy
God may see a king
One by one problems come
And dreams get shattered
And sometimes it's hard
To understand
But things like chance
And circumstance
They don't really matter
Our Father holds tomorrow
In His hands
Well it wasn't the oldest
It wasn't the strongest
Chosen on that day
And yet the giants fell
And nations trembled
When they stood in his way