You might have to read my previous article on this discourse to appreciate this concluding part.
I shared my thoughts on why a
beautiful and sensible Abigail married Nabal, even though she was discerning
enough to appreciate and admire a man like David.
I also mentioned in the previous
article how I see relational issues in various stories of the Bible (at least
the ones I have read so far), I guess someday, I just might be a certified Relationship
Coach. Lol!
Yes, I was happy to finally find
my “why” in relation to Abigail and Nabal, but more exciting for me was what
the Holy Spirit opened my eyes to in that same situation.
As it relates to a man and a
woman, I believed Abigail’s response was a display of her low self-esteem.
However, the flip side to it is
this…
Abigail here is a representation
of you and I, Nabal being our Before Christ Life.
Now imagine David as Christ
extending a “marriage” invitation to us (Abigail), despite our past sinful
life. How would you react to this?
Christ in His awesomeness, Excellency,
and Holiness, asking a filthy sinner to dine with Him? I doubt such individual
will ever feel worthy of the invitation.
Personally, I will humbly and
hurriedly offer to be the waitress on such occasion while the King of Glory
dines with anyone else, but me.
David’s marriage proposal to
Abigail through his servants, is synonymous to God’s invitation to us to come
into His Kingdom through His Son Jesus Christ. This invitation is a product of
Grace and Mercy not by anything we can ever do… We can never merit it!
God’s grace, mercy and love will humble
anyone who encounters them.
When the Holy Spirit opened my
eyes to this flip side, my heart leapt for joy. I had a light bulb moment, as I
understood better why Abigail responded the way she did to David’s request.
I have a friend who wonders why I
cry during intense worship and I still cannot express the reason I do in words.
One thing I know is this, I OFTEN reflect deeply on where and how I used to be
before Christ came to my rescue and how much He has changed me. This moment of
deep reflection overwhelms me, and my tears are the best way I can express my
gratitude.
As an individual who has been
forgiven of SO MUCH, I understand why Mary broke an Alabaster box, washed His
feet with her tears and dried them with her hair. The love of God humbles you
and stirs something up inside of you to give Him your all and BEST hurriedly.
It is the same way you want to go
all out for the man or woman you truly love. You do not mind being ‘spent’,
just to prove how much you love them. Like the saying goes, “Love can make
you do “foolish” things.”
The amazing part is this, we
can NEVER outlove Him! He loved us first and can never stop loving us. NOTHING
can separate us from His love (Romans 8:35-39).
Like David to Abigail, God is
constantly stretching His loving arms towards us and for as many who would
humble themselves and accept this life transforming invite, they will never know
a better yesterday.
He is extending this invite to
you today, will you let go of your past and humbly accept His invitation?
In case you are yet to accept His
invite or simply want to start afresh with Him, kindly say this prayer:
Dear Jesus,
I believe you died for me too
And I believe you rose from the dead.
I invite you into my heart today,
I acknowledge you as my Lord and Saviour.
I believe I am forgiven and loved by You.
Thank you for saving me.
Amen!
“O pe o!” An Expression in
Yoruba Language to express that one is fortunate to have received a kind
gesture; especially when one was not expecting such.
