1 Samuel 25:23–24 (ESV) —
23 When Abigail saw David, she hurried and got down from the donkey and fell before David on her face and bowed to the ground. 24 She fell at his feet and said, “On me alone, my lord, be the guilt. Please let your servant speak in your ears, and hear the words of your servant.
1 Samuel 25:30–31 (ESV) —
30 And when the Lord has done to my lord according to all the good that he has spoken concerning you and has appointed you prince over Israel, 31 my lord shall have no cause of grief or pangs of conscience for having shed blood without cause or for my lord working salvation himself. And when the Lord has dealt well with my lord, then remember your servant.”
NOTE: Abigail responds to her husband Nabal's foolish response in a very humble way and yet also rebukes David for "working salvation himself." In verse 33, David acknowledges her rebuke. David knew what was right, but in the moment of high emotion, he almost makes a major mistake. No doubt, some of the company he kept, the outcasts and trouble makers, were beginning to influence him. I believe in the long run, David will be the one influencing them, but as seen in the cave, they are quick to see circumstances or opportunity as justification for doing the wrong thing. Abigail saves him this time. And Abigail will become his wife because Saul gave Michal to another. She is that hidden and quiet good force that God uses to remind him of what is right.
PONDER:
- We all live in a fallen world. Who is that good force in my life that reminds me of God's truth?
PRAYER: Father, thank you for the encouragement of my life and the good things that she shares with me. Keep me from evil men who can turn me away from truth. I pray for good friendships to encourage me in my walk with you.
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