One of the lessons of David and Nabal is that if we wait, God will bring justice. When Abigail intercedes with David, she says, “the LORD has restrained you from saving with your own hand.”
How often do we–do I–seek to save with my own hand? In an argument, do I defend myself, or trust for the Holy Spirit to bring perspective to the other person? When I’ve been wronged, do I, like David, “strap on my sword” (1 Sam 25:13), or do I wait on God?
I’ve had varying success with this since I learned the principle of waiting on God, but lately I’ve found it more of a challenge, so this seems like a good time for a refresher. Here are some verses to consider…
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