When The Christian Gets Ticked Off. Part [9] 07/27/2025 (Evening thought)

It was the sin of ingratitude that had caused David to become ticked off at Nabal, when he had asked him to give him some food and drink for his men in the desert, as they were in hiding from Saul. David and his band of fugitives had taken great care to protect Nabal’s sheep from roving marauders and therefore, it was a small favor David asked, which in and of itself could never have repaid the kindness rendered.

But not only did Nabal refuse, but he added insult to injury when he referred to David as a slave who had escaped from his master. That response did not sit well with David at all and in the heat of the moment he became ticked off, and he pledged to destroy not only Nabal, but all that belonged to him. Now, there are critically important lessons for us to derive from the narrative, so that when we may be tempted to blow a fuse, for any reason, we too may follow the instructions that will be given.

Four points will be deduced from David’s experience so that cooler heads might prevail, and so that the Christian may avoid escalating conflict. [1] There are thoughts and actions to avoid when a person answers the Christian rudely….. 1st Samuel 25: 10 And Nabal answered David's servants, and said, who is David? and who is the son of Jesse? there be many servants now a days that break away every man from his master.

1st Samuel 25:11 Shall I then take my bread, and my water, and my flesh that I have killed for my shearers, and give it unto men, whom I know not whence they be?

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!

When The Christian Gets Ticked Off. Part [8] 07/26/2025 (Morning thought)

Psalms 92:1 It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O Most High: 2 To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night.

Even though Jesus did not get ticked off in a particular instance, He did voice His observation when only one of the ten lepers who were healed, returned to give thanks. The other nine took the healing, and went on their merry way, without turning back to thank Christ for restoring them from one of the most loathsome diseases at that time, and Jesus made a public note of it. Let’s read:

Luke 17: 12 And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off. 13 And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. 14 And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go show yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed. 15 And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God,

Luke 17:16 And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan. 17 And Jesus answering said, were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine? 18 There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger. 19 And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.

Psalms 136:3 O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endures forever. 4 To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endures forever. 5 To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endures forever.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!