Do you use word skills to solve problems?
Perceive: In typical Nabal behavior, he is throwing a party and overindulging in spirits to the point of being very drunk. After he sobers up in the morning, Abigail tells him what she did to keep him and the household safe. The suffering from a hangover and hearing of a stressful story results in a related heart failure. Within ten days, the Lord struck Nabal, and he died. David, having recognized the inner and outer beauty of Abigail sends for her, and she becomes his wife. While in the wilderness, David also marries Ahinoam giving him three wives total. However, Saul gives Michal to another man. In giving away Michal to another man, Saul was saying David was as good as dead.
Practice: Abigail was effective in dealing with a surly husband and an angry future king. Through her actions and words, she kept both men from making rash moves in a very difficult and emotionally charged situation. By her swift action and skillful negotiation, she kept David from taking vengeance on Nabal, thereby keeping David from blood guilt. Do you look beyond your present crisis to see the bigger picture? Are you able to be loyal to family members without being blind to their weaknesses? Whenever you discuss difficult matters with family or friends, timing is important. Ask God for wisdom anytime you feel the need to confront or inform.
Pray: Father in heaven, please give me wisdom and insight as I learn to speak truth to ____________________.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
Practice: Abigail was effective in dealing with a surly husband and an angry future king. Through her actions and words, she kept both men from making rash moves in a very difficult and emotionally charged situation. By her swift action and skillful negotiation, she kept David from taking vengeance on Nabal, thereby keeping David from blood guilt. Do you look beyond your present crisis to see the bigger picture? Are you able to be loyal to family members without being blind to their weaknesses? Whenever you discuss difficult matters with family or friends, timing is important. Ask God for wisdom anytime you feel the need to confront or inform.
Pray: Father in heaven, please give me wisdom and insight as I learn to speak truth to ____________________.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
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