We often find that we need to learn the same thing over and over again. In this passage, King David made the mistake of not relying on God to deal with someone who had greatly insulted him, Nabal. David allowed himself to seek revenge. In Jesus, however, we see the complete opposite.

Abigail, the wife of Nabal, showed great wisdom by going to David with a gift and graciously appeased his anger toward her husband. This is like what Jesus did at the cross where He took the punishment for sin. Gracious intervention overcomes sin.

We are also to leave judgement to God. Nabal died and Abigail became David’s wife. Just as Abigail’s wisdom rescued David from his sins, so too we need to respond to Jesus’ wise words. He calls us to turn from our sins, trust in him and follow him.