Has your life turned out different than expected?
Perceive: From the beginning, David’s relationship with Michal is tainted with difficult situations. His wedding dowry should have been a valuable gift. Instead, it was two hundred foreskins (1 Samuel 18:27). His wife should have been a true Israelite. Unfortunately, she was an idol worshipper (1 Samuel 19:13). His first wife should have been his only wife. Instead, he had a harem (2 Samuel 3:2-5). He used his position of power to reclaim their marriage, instead of leaving her in a second relationship where apparently, she was happy with her new husband (2 Samuel 3:14-16). Not being satisfied with multiple wives, David acquired concubines for sexual pleasure (2 Samuel 5:13-16). After she publicly attacks David for his dancing before the Lord, David defends himself. It may seem unfair to the original reader, but Michal's unproductive womb is the result of a curse rather than a husband's neglect.
Practice: Michal’s outward actions of anger and disrespect for David underline her lack of respect for the things of God. It is easy to feel empathy for her. She is angry and bitter about the way her life turned out. Bitterness cannot change our circumstances and in fact, makes things worse. If you are in a situation that is a mess, give it to God. As difficult as it may seem, forgiveness is the solution. Let God take the mess and turn it into a miracle.
Pray: Lord, I lift to You _________________ and my feelings of anger and growing bitterness. Please take this mess and turn it into a miracle. I cast all my anxiety upon You (1 Peter 5:7).
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
Practice: Michal’s outward actions of anger and disrespect for David underline her lack of respect for the things of God. It is easy to feel empathy for her. She is angry and bitter about the way her life turned out. Bitterness cannot change our circumstances and in fact, makes things worse. If you are in a situation that is a mess, give it to God. As difficult as it may seem, forgiveness is the solution. Let God take the mess and turn it into a miracle.
Pray: Lord, I lift to You _________________ and my feelings of anger and growing bitterness. Please take this mess and turn it into a miracle. I cast all my anxiety upon You (1 Peter 5:7).
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
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