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In this remarkable and memorable report of the encounter between David and Goliath I have typified the church as Saul, lovers of Christ who operate in grace and freedom as David and the religious spirit as Goliath.

Up until this point in time Israel has been plagued by the Philistines with only the occasional victories, e.g. Samson and Jonathon. The church has experienced the same history – continually being harassed and subjugated by the religious spirit, with the occasional time of deliverance, only to be brought low again. Saul had experienced victories over the Philistines but now was being confronted with their champion – Goliath.

On 16th September, 2001 I had a dream that was vivid, powerful and disturbing. It was only five days after the 9/11 attacks and the horror of it was still very much with me. I believe now is the time to release the dream and the interpretation that God has given me.

Just as people have destiny and God given purpose, so too cities and nations have destiny and God given purpose. When a city is birthed and founded God has a plan and identity for that city, just as He does for His children and we can often see an indication of that destiny within its industry, demographics and economies. But because the prince of this world robs and destroys, most cities have had their identities stolen and their prophetic purpose distorted and adulterated.

The current political, legal and social debate and dilemma over the shooting of Mr. Williams and the loss of his right eye and the lenient sentence handed out to Mr. Nemer is a hot issue in our city of Adelaide.

The victim was accused of stalking or following the girlfriend of the perpetrator of the attack. An attack of revenge and warning that went close to killing the man. Mr. Nemer was released on a good behaviour bond, allowed back into society with a $100 fine. The leniency is partially blamed on the fact that he is from a wealthy and influential family in the city and well connected.