Perception?

The story of David, Nabal and Abigail is about David asking Nabal for some “reward” (anything Nabal saw fit to give), for his men protecting Nabal’s men and sheep in the wilderness. Nabal was however described as harsh and evil in his dealings hence true to form, he gave a harsh response to David’s servants.  This prompted David and 400 armed men to head out to destroy Nabal and his family.  

Abigail, Nabal’s wife, got wind of the matter, acted and saved her household without the knowledge of her husband. There is however one character that we usually don’t talk about in this story; the servant. This servant heard what transpired between Nabal and David’s servants and went to report the matter to Abigail. Same way the information that led to Naaman’s healing came from a slave girl in his house. So, here’s my question? What drives your interactions with people? Is it their status, clout, wealth, a perceived alignment? How do you relate with people of a “lower status or different affiliation” etc.? 

How do people also perceive you? Are you accessible? For a moment, imagine if Abigail was like her husband Nabal. It is almost guaranteed that the whole household would have perished. Never underestimate the people that are around you because you have no idea where they fit in the story of your life. That next step that you seek desperately, might just be in the “hands” of a person of “seemingly low status” or “someone you look down on” that is around you.  

May you receive the grace to treat everyone as the beloved of God and as you do, your faith, working through love, will produce unprecedented results in your life in Jesus name. Needs you didn’t even realize you had yet, will be automatically met. 

Stay connected, 

Bolaji Ajayi