‘I’m with stupid’ – Don’t let an idiot ruin your day
If ever there was a gal who could wear a t-shirt with the slogan, ‘I’m with stupid’
It would be, Abigail
Her story, which is found in 1 Samuel chapter 25
Is more awkward than a #G20 handshake
Abigail
A beautiful, articulate, intelligent woman
Realised an idiot could ruin David’s day
And her smart thinking, paved the way for her future
Saving David from doing something he may later regret
Not only ruining his day, but his destiny
The only problem was
She was married to the idiot who was going to ruin David’s day
I’ll fill you in on the story
David
Goliath killing – next king of Israel – Psalm writing – famous David
Sends a message to Abigail’s husband, Nabal
“When your shepherds were camped near us we didn’t take advantage of them. They didn’t lose a thing all the time they were with us in Carmel.” 1 Samuel 25 7:8
In other words
“Nabal, be generous to us because we looked after your men.”
But Nabal, being the fool that he was, sends a message back to David
“Who is this David? Who is this son of Jesse?…Do you think I’m going to take good bread and wine and meat…and give it to men I’ve never laid eyes on?” 1 Samuel 25:10
#awkward
After receiving Nabal’s message, loud ‘n clear
“You’re a loser, David. Stop bothering me.”
David says 4 words to his men, which would send a chill through the household of Nabal
“Strap on your swords!”
400 men, ready to obliterate this fool and his household off the face of the earth
Thankfully a young shepherd tells Abigail about the messages Nabal has been sending to David
DON’T LET AN IDIOT RUIN YOUR DAY
When you’re dealing with idiots, it’s easy to ‘strap on your sword’
And give them a little bit more than a piece of your mind
But, here’s the kicker
God has called you to higher ground
And just like David, your knee jerk reaction
Could not only ruin your day, but the destiny God has planned for you
Abigail wasn’t gonna let an idiot ruin her day
So,
Wearing her, ‘I’m with stupid’ slogan on her t-shirt
She fell on her knees at David’s feet
Reminding him of his God-honoured life
And how God promised that he, David would one day become King
Her words were like smelling salts
And he came to his senses
David realised one idiot could have ruined his day and his destiny
So, the next time an idiot tries to ruin your day
Just think of the story in 1 Samuel chapter 25
Because idiots are not worth losing the promises that God has spoken over your life
Wendy xo
Ps. The idiot, Nabal died 10 days later and David asked Abigail to marry him
#score