1st Samuel 25:32-33. “And David said to Abigail, ‘Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, which sent thee this day to meet me: and blessed be thy advice, and blessed be thou, which hast kept me this day from coming to shed blood, and from avenging myself with mine own hand.’ ” BLESSED BE THY ADVICE. Without thought or consideration the fool brays like an ass – Wealthy, sprawling, unkempt, unashamed, drunk – His fat lips speak condemnation to himself – Not brought by one he wronged – but the Lord! Because anger was tempered by blessed advice.
Making charges without proof, challenging what is unknown Perhaps pressured by someone seeking personal power – And one takes pen to paper and identifies himself – But regret is there as years pass, the conscience speaks – and some guilt Because of refusal of blessed advice.
Contented though falsely charged, condemned but not sad – Able to continue without wasting time in self-justification – Not worrying about floating rumors or unfounded words – Learning that silent lips don’t sink a life-time of work – Because contentment came from blessed advice.
Challenged to advance a cause because of men’s opinion – Determined to promote a personal conviction as a biblical one. Willing to divide God’s people, but called to a full stop. Some things we must stand up for and some stand against – Because wisdom comes from blessed advice.
“O God, I thank Thee for giving people ability to see beyond the moment. I thank Thee for wise instruction from my father and mother that I can remember now. I thank Thee for those who mentored me. I thank Thee for the blessing of a wife who has good common sense and who can give sound, spiritual, blessed advice. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”