Read: 1 Samuel 24:11-25:44; John 10:22-42; Psalm 116:1-19; Proverbs 15:20-21
David spares the life of Saul and Saul, in turn, spares his. Saul even prophesies David’s rise to the throne. He leaves for a season from chasing David and David meets another Saul by the name of Nabal. Nabal’s servants had become friends with David’s men while they watched their sheep. David’s men had been protection for them while in the field. During those days when the time came for sheering the sheep, the owner of the sheep would have a huge sheep sheering party and everyone that had anything to do with helping with the sheep was invited. There was plenty of food and wine for everyone. David and his men were starving and had helped with the success of the harvest. Because of them, none of the sheep had been stolen and none of the shepherds killed. So, his request to come to the party was very well warranted. Nadal was told this, but refused to let him come because Nabal was evil and stingy. It would have cost Nabal and his family their lives if not for Abigail who was told what was going down. She rescued herself and all her servants by taking David food and wine. Instead, Nabal died of a heart attack and David took Abigail as his wife.
This was a small snapshot of what was going to happen in the kingdom. It seemed like everyone knew David would become king one day yet no one was doing anything to make it happen…but God.
In John, the people had cornered Jesus and demanded that he tell them if he was the Christ. He said that he was from God and opened scripture to them but they refused to believe it. They wanted to stone him but he slipped away and crossed the sea to the other side. He landed at the place where John baptized many people. He opened their eyes to who he was and many believed.
Lord, thank you for giving us eyes to see who you are and to believe. Help our unbeliefs.
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