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ABIGAIL’S SPEECH WAS FRUITFUL
LORD’S DAY, DECEMBER 15
1 Samuel 25
Proverbs 14:1-5
“Every wise woman
buildeth her house…”
ABIGAIL’S SPEECH WAS FRUITFUL
When Abigail met David, she bowed in humility. She apologised on her husband’s behalf. She told him that she did not see the young men when they came. She distanced herself from Nabal’s rude treatment of David’s men. At the same time, she asked for forgiveness for what had happened. She also asked David to remember her when he prospered.
There is no background information about Abigail except that she was the wife of Nabal. Nevertheless, she was a godly woman. She quickly understood how to arrest an ugly situation caused by her husband. She was a mediator of peace and also showed her generosity. She did not withhold the food that she had, but donated it to David and his men. Her speech and character showed that she was spiritually mature. Her husband was a wealthy man, but he was apathetic. He was a drunkard. He also did not care for other people. He was carefree and boastful. Abigail chose to build her reputation with good character traits, while her husband used earthly possessions to oppress others.
David accepted Abigail’s gifts and imploration. He thanked the Lord for sending Abigail. He revealed the evil that he had determined against Nabal. Peace reigned and all was well.
Although Saul continued in his struggle to keep the throne, David continued to worship and fear God. God guided David’s steps. Nabal, on the other hand, continued in his drunkenness. When he recovered from the intoxicating stupor, he was informed of what had transpired and he was greatly afraid. The Lord then smote him, and he died.
When all was settled, David sent messengers with a marriage proposal to Abigail. She readily consented to the proposal and became David’s wife. God is gracious and would reward the humble. May we learn to be grateful and return generosity with equal measure.
THOUGHT: Wise and godly actions yield good fruits.
PRAYER: Father, may Thy Spirit guide all my decisions.