1 Samuel 25:2-35
Abigail's life was difficult.
Her husband was" harsh and evil in his doings".
Yet Abigail was a "woman of good understanding" (vs. 3).
She was wise and respectful, and obviously kept her heart right before the Lord.
When her husband Nabal played the fool (vs.25), she did not
try to change his behavior, but she did intervene. She went directly to
David and he interceded for the lives of her people.
So struck by her courage and wisdom, David not only spared her people
but with great respect he also heeded her counsel, which had eternal consequences for his own life. (vs 32-35).
Abigail knew and trusted God and His ways.
As a result, God could use her to powerfully influence others - even a king.
This is one of several instances in Scripture where women who where called of God
are used by God in crucial situations.
Abigail shows herself worthy to be a queen.
Understanding, wisdom, respectful, courageous, heart right before the Lord, are these characteristic ones that describe the life we have before our lord?
May it be that we strive toward serving our Lord as Abigail - a powerful influence to those around us.
God's blessing be upon our unity!
Psalm 133:1 Behold! How good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell in unity together.
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