Please read the whole chapter and feel free to post a reply even before you read my thoughts. If you don't have a Bible with you, you can follow this link to the passage: 1 Samue 25
Even as Samuel dies, God provides another to guide David, namely Abigail. David came very close to claiming the vengeance that belongs to God alone. Thankfully, Abigail causes David to stop and think. This story also makes David's mercy toward Saul even more interesting, since this instance shows David's natural inclination. As I continue to read through 1 Samuel I find myself thinking that these stories are so distant from experience: warfare, polygamy, kingdoms. But the truth is that I have been in David's position. I have needed correction from another, and very often my first reaction is to defend, but God provides these people in our lives as he provided David with Abigail. May He give us guidance and open ears.
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