BE GENEROUS: Devotion for Tuesday May 17, 2016
Text: 1 Samuel 30:21 – 26 Memory verse: v 23
David used his authority to over-rule the submission of some of “the wicked and worthless men” who went with him as they pursued the Amalekites (30:22, 23). He managed the situation with all sweetness, though they were such wicked and unreasonable men, he called them brethren; not only as of the same nation and religion with him, but as his fellow-soldiers. He admonished them to be magnanimous with what God has provided because it didn’t come out of sheer hard work but the mercies of God.
There are two major lessons we should learn in this our text.
1. We shouldn’t unkindly and injuriously withhold from our brethren whatever God has freely given or imparted to us. What are the things God has freely given to you? It may be your time; your wealth, your strength, your talents, etc. They are gifts that should be used for the good of others. You shouldn’t brag with them or hoard them for selfish use in your neighbourhood, office, church and the society at large.
2. Secondly, as leaders in whatever capacity we find ourselves, we should manage the behaviours of all under us in such a way that there will be peace always. David managed the anger of some of these “wicked and worthless men.” This should be a challenge to us in leadership positions.
Food for Thought: Being magnanimous with what God has given freely to us is a sign that we are grateful to Him.
Prayer: Our father in heaven, help me to be magnanimous with what you have given freely to me.
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