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Possessions Of The Wicked

by Olawale Ogunsola  
9/05/2022 / Christian Apologetics

It is evident that the Lord owns everything and everyone on and in the Earth. He alone has the right to allot which portion should go to who at any point in time. That is why many times those who do not fear God are blessed with many of God's possessions; sometimes, we wonder "why?"

That is God for you. He does what He wants everywhere and at anytime. No one can question Him. However, He has His reasons which He does not need to explain to anyone, except He reveals them to His servants who fear Him.

On the other hand, the wicked who chose not to change His evil ways runs a great risk of losing his life and possessions to someone who fears the Lord his God.

This was the case of Nabal, the husband of Abigail. This man was given all round blessings.
*He was rich;
*He had servants who were faithful;
*He had an understanding and beautiful woman as wife;
*He enjoyed God's grace and mercy from everyone. This was evident when David and his men were a wall of defence to his properties in the wilderness. He lost nothing (1 Samuel 25:1-4, 25-16.

Do you know that with all these, this man Nabal was described in the Scriptures as being "evil in his doings"(verse 3). He also exhibited this traits when David sent his men to seek his help in time of his own troubles(verses 7-14).

This almost cost him his life from the hand of David and his men but for the intervention of his understanding wife, Abigail who blew away the tide of death approaching his family.

He repaid evil for good to David. This is common with the wicked. David had protected what Nabal had in the wilderness before he (David) sent his men to request for "whatever" Nabal could afford to give him and his men(5-8,21).

How did Abigail saved Nabal and his household? She made provisions as she deemed fit for David and his men. She ward off the evil planned against the family.

For this massive demonstration of wickedness, the Lord killed Nabal after ten days. After this, Abigail became David's wife.

Possessions Of The Wicked, who owns it?

It is worthy of note that the only wife of Nabal was Abigail, according to Biblical records. Now, Nabal is dead, legally speaking, who is the rightful owner of all that he left behind? I think it is Abigail, his wife.

When David heard of Nabal's demise, he sent for Abigail to become his wife; a request she gladly obliged. This was how a wise and understanding woman became the wife of a wise man, David. The question now arises, "Who now has control over Nabal's possessions?"
I think it is David who was the new husband of Abigail, to whom Nabal's property belonged.

This was how possessions changed hands from the wicked to the righteous. Was David a righteous man? "Yes!" is the answer. He was called
* A man after the heart of God;
* The man who was raised up on high;
* The anointed of the God of Jacob;
* The sweet psalmist of Israel;
* The man by whom the Spirit of the Lord spoke. 2 Samuel 23:1-2.

SEARCHLIGHT:
Do you know that the Lord never change? If God did this for David, do you know that He can do more for you in your trials and troubles? The questions now are, How does the Lord see you? Are you one of the righteous man before Him? Are you worthy of such kindness? Does God occupy the whole of your heart?

The journey of a lifetime with God can start now because tomorrow may be late.
*Acknowledge that you are a sinner who cannot deliver himself from his sins.
*Confess your sins to the Lord sincerely.
* Accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior and invite Him into your heart to remain there forever.
*Obtain a copy of the Living Manual, The Holy Bible, that you may be able to meditate in it day and night with the sole purpose of putting what you read into action.
*Join an assembly of God's people where they value studying the Scripturesnfor fellowship and growth.
Stay blessed and prepared for the imminent coming of the Lord Jesus C

The Author is the set man of CTFM(WORLD OUTREACH)and Presiding Pastor of Christ Restland Gospel Church.He is a Poet and author of many books. Visit his blogsites www.4thlink.wordpress.com and www.peacelink.wordpress.com for more quality contents.

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