Caught in the Middle

Ever been caught in the middle? Ever felt you had no solution for your problem? Ever been in danger because of someone else's bad decision?

In 1 Samuel 25, Abigail faced this situation. Her husband, Nabal, denied a reasonable request from David, showing a lack of gratitude for David's protection—and insulting David to boot! She learned David planned to kill every male in Nabal's household. She was caught in the middle.

Abigail could have notified Nabal, let him arm himself, and let the bloodbat...