1 Samuel 25.24-44. Abigail mediates between David, with his sword drawn in anger, and Nabal, her foolish, arrogant husband. Her words of wisdom, grace and humility are so instructive for us all in our own relationships. Several characteristics of wisdom are noted for our own learning and growth.
1 Samuel 25:1-23. There are so many practical lessons from the life of David. He had just passed one test, in sparing Saul’s life, but is just about to fail another, in destroying the house of Nabal in anger and reaction. Thankfully God was going to intervene.
1 Sam 24.1-22. Though David has the opportunity to kill Saul, he spares him. He does not take things into his own hands, but commits his ways unto the Lord. May we also rest in God’s plan, waiting on His timing and ways. Not forcing things to happen our way, but resting in Him.
1 Samuel 23:1-29. When David “enquired of the Lord”, he was not asking for “something”, but simply seeking guidance and direction. He wanted to know and follow God’s will. This portion gives us great lessons for our own journey on what it means to seek God’s will and enquire of Him.
1 Samuel 22.1-23. David finds himself in a cave, with no one who seems to care for his soul. He prays to God and understands that God would “deal bountifully” with him by sending “the righteous to surround him” and then we see God gather people to him. First his family and then 400 men, […]
