Wisdom in the Wilderness
1 Samuel 25:1-44
In this fallen world, there is often tension between folly and wisdom, as on display in today’s narrative of David, Nabal and Abigail. Merely exercising wisdom is not a guarantee of success, especially if we divorce wise actions from the author of wisdom himself. We can trust in the providence of our God who is big and transcendent enough to provide it to us, and who is kind enough to be disposed to grant it, even in the midst of our ongoing folly and rebellion. May we boast in the Lord for his reconciling love.
