Today’s Scripture is 1 Samuel 25:3.
“His name was Nabal, and his wife’s name was Abigail. She was an intelligent and beautiful woman, but her husband, a Calebite, was harsh and evil in his dealings.”
Nabal, though wealthy and powerful, is not the main focus. Instead, we meet Abigail, his intelligent and beautiful wife, married to a man described as both harsh and foolish.
When Abigail spoke to King David, she described her husband plainly: “My lord should pay no attention to this scoundrel Nabal, for he lives up to his name: His name means Fool, and folly accompanies him.” Her words, while direct, were truthful and intended to save him. She brought provisions to David and his men, atoning for Nabal’s insult and averting disaster.
Though we see Abigail’s intelligence and wisdom, it is her courage that saves the day. She courageously acted to protect her husband, while he was at home, drunk and oblivious. The next morning, when she told him what she had done, he was overcome with shock and died ten days later. Shortly after, King David, impressed by her wisdom and character, and no doubt by her beauty, made Abigail his wife, elevating her from a rich fool’s wife to a queen.
Abigail’s life is a great story. She acted decisively, trusting that doing the right thing would yield the best outcome. It still does.
I’m Lonnie Davis and these are thoughts worth thinking.