Read
1 Samuel 25:1–35
As
I was recently reading through 1 Samuel, my favorite book of the Bible, I was
gripped by the run-in David had with Nabal (1 Samuel 25). David and his men
were camped in a desert where Nabal was shearing his sheep. So he sent a
message to Nabal, reminding him of how he had generously protected his
shepherds in the past and did not steal anything from them. In return, David
asked Nabal to give him and his men whatever supplies he could spare (vv.8-9).
Nabal
was a “crude and mean” man who cared only about himself (v.3). When he heard
David’s request, he completely snubbed him. Nabal acted as if he didn’t know
who David was, and even went as far as to insult David, suggesting that he
might have been a runaway servant (vv.10-11).
David
was ticked off when he learned of Nabal’s reply. He ordered his men to get
their swords as he strapped on his own. Armed and angry, he and 400 of his men
set out to take by force what they needed from Nabal (vv.12-13).
When
Nabal’s wife, Abigail, learned what her husband had said, she knew big trouble
was brewing. So she immediately gathered a bunch of supplies and rode out to
meet the incensed David (vv.20-22). She pleaded with David to overlook her
husband’s foolishness and to avoid burdening his conscience with “needless
bloodshed” (vv.23-31). David praised Abigail for her good judgment and called
off the attack (vv.32-35). Were it not for her brave and wise intervention, he
would have made a costly mistake.
Maybe you’re
considering lashing out at someone who has wronged you? Don’t react rashly and
make a costly mistake. Take Abigail’s wise advice to heart and let God deal
with the one who has offended you (Romans 12:19-21).
VERSE OF THE DAY
You
know that is was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you
were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your
forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or
defect.
1
Peter 1:18-19
New
International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT
TODAY'S VERSE...
If
value is determined by price, we are incredibly valuable. God took the most
precious treasure of heaven to buy us out of sin and death and adopt us into
his family. Silver and gold pale in comparison to that value.
MY PRAYER...
Holy
God, may I live today constantly aware of my inestimable value to you. May my
words, thoughts and actions be permeated with a sense of worth. Not so that I
may seem important but so that I may live in holiness and honor to your
precious gift to me. Through him I pray. Amen.
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