NOT A COINCIDENCE
Memorise: There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless
the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. Proverbs 19:21
Read: 1 Samuel 25:32-35; Bible in one year: Joshua
8:30-10:28; Job 35:9-36:4
God uses human agents to bring to pass what He had
planned before the foundation of the world. The meeting between Abigail and
David was no accident; God arranged it. David was wise enough to recognise
this. You will make a lot of progress in life if you take note of the fact that
no meeting with any person is coincidence. In Exodus 2:5-10, Pharaoh’s daughter
went to bathe in the river at about the same time Moses was placed on it. It is
easy for a casual observer to see this as a mere coincidence, but it was God at
work in the affairs of men. God planned it because He wanted Moses to be
trained in the house of Pharaoh. Fortunately, Pharaoh’s daughter has no child.
If she had children, she would have seen adopting Moses as an extra burden.
Also, in 1 Samuel 17:22-23, we have the story of David and Goliath showed up to
boast as he used to. As it were, the one meant to die met the one who would
kill him. This was arranged by God. In 1 Kings 19:15-21, Elisha was busy doing
his work when Elijah came passing by. God also arrange his meeting. Through
this meeting, their lives were radically transformed.
From time to time, God uses some people to open doors
for you and He uses some others to close doors against you. Revelations 3:7
says.
“And to the
angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These saith he that is holy, he that
is true, and no man shutteth, and shutteth, and no man openeth;”
In the case of Nabal and David, David did not even ask
God whether he should go and attack Nabal or not. He was so angry that even if
God spoke, he would not have heard. God sent Abigail to close the door of
revenge against him. This is why you must always ensure that you are on the
side of God. As long as you are on His side, you have the assurance that every
door shut against you is not good enough for what God is preparing to give you.
Through patience, you must also learn to recognise that everyone in your life
has been assigned to play one role or the other to bring about the
actualisation of the plan and purpose of God for your life. Whatever represents
Nabal in your life, and whatever stands like Goliath on your road to fame, all
have their different roles to play. Just ensure you are on the Lord’s side and
you can be sure of victory at the end of the day.
Prayer Point
Lord, work out your purpose for my life.
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