After returning to the regular devotional journey through 2 Samuel, this episode explores the surprising intersection of wisdom, skill, and God’s sovereign grace. Drawing from the story of the wise woman of Abel (2 Samuel 20) and David’s song of deliverance in 2 Samuel 22 (Psalm 18), we reflect on how God faithfully rescues, equips, and gently forms His people.
David’s confession—“Your gentleness made me great”—reframes how we think about success, strength, and leadership. While human effort and skill matter, this episode reminds us that every ability, victory, and moment of growth ultimately flows from God’s unearned grace.
Whether you’re navigating pressure, leadership responsibility, or seasons of weariness, this reflection invites you to see God not only as a deliverer, but as the One whose gentle care shapes who we become.
Key Scripture:
2 Samuel 20:1–22
2 Samuel 22:1–51
Psalm 18
Themes:
Wisdom in crisis • God as a reliable defender • Skill shaped by grace • Humility in success • Work as worship
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