“And
David said to Abigail; blessed be the Lord of Israel, which sent thee this day
to meet me. And blessed be the advice, and blessed be thou, which hast kept me
this day from coming to shed blood, and from avenging myself with mine own hand.” 1 Sam 25:32-33
Abigail, by her own bequest,
sought David’s mercy towards her husband for unworthy railing against him and
his men. By her swift action, she kept David from taking
vengeance upon her husband, Nabal. She
saw the big picture and left plenty of room for God to get involved and prevented
David from future grief (vs 31). Whoever
meets us with wise counsel, direction, comfort, caution, or seasonable reproof,
we must see God sending them. We ought to be very thankful for those providences
which are the means of keeping us from future grief. Most people think it
enough, if they take reproof patiently; but few will take it thankfully. Like Abigail, look beyond the present crisis
to the big picture and reflect, don’t react, with Godly wisdom to promote peace
and prudence.
HSAY…Todd
So thankful that God uses you to give us wise counsel and direction. Good truth. Thank you for your obedience.
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