“But the men were very good unto us, and we were not hurt, neither missed we any thing, as long as we were conversant with them, when we were in the fields: They were a wall unto us both by night and day, all the while we were with them keeping the sheep. Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his household: for he is such a son of Belial, that a man cannot speak to him” ( 1 Samuel 25:15-17).*
As our study continues we see Abigail, more or less, at a crossroads in her life. She must decide to do something to protect her family. She must be brave and take the leadership role. She must display courage because she was putting her life and that of her household at risk. First of all, she didn’t tell Nabal of her plans. She risked losing everything including her life by taking matters into her own hands. Secondly, she was going to try to appeal to David who was in the process of leading his mighty army who were armed with swords to do battle against Nabal. Abigail’s mission was to plead for the lives of others. Like Esther, she was prepared to die if necessary.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for the marriages of missionaries—ever an enemy target.
