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\n1 Samuel 25:32<\/a>
\n\u2018David said to Abigail, \u201cPraise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, who has sent you today<\/strong> to meet me\u201d.\u2019\n<\/div>\n

 
\nDavid and his men have been good to Nabal, respecting his property and keeping his shepherds safe. It is shearing time and David requests an invitation to the feast, but Nabal refuses to acknowledge David and his contribution and insults him instead. David feels his only option is to retaliate. Abigail, Nabal\u2019s wife, steps in to make amends for her husbands\u2019 indiscretion. David praises God and her for her wisdom and generosity. Her ministry inspires him to be a better man.<\/p>\n

Reflection
\n\u2018God is faithful \u2026 when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.\u2019 (1 Cor 10:13<\/a>)<\/p>\n

QUOTE FOR TODAY<\/strong>
\n[Hope] is orientated upward and forward.<\/span>
\n 
\n(Glenn Packiam, Worship and the World to Come<\/em><\/a>, p. 84)
\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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