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    by Jan Couns

Bible and Quote - January 21-25
Date Posted: November 11, 2022

“(David, having an opportunity to murder Saul) secretly cut off a corner of Saul’s robe. (but). David’s heart troubled him . (Saul was still) the anointed of the Lord.” 1 Samuel 24:2-6
Do not be afraid to allow the Holy Spirit to reveal any unforgiveness or bitterness. The longer you hide it, the stronger it will become and the harder your heart will grow. Stay tenderhearted. John Bevere

“And (David) said to his men, "The Lord forbid that I should . stretch out my hand against (King Saul), seeing he is the anointed of the Lord." 1 Samuel 24:6

(Remember David has been anointed too, but only in God’s time.)

Cast not away your confidence because God defers his performances. That which does not come in your time, will be hastened in His time, which is always the more convenient season. Matthew Henry

“David persuaded (his men not to harm Saul) and went out of the cave and called after Saul, saying, "My lord the king! Why do you listen to the words of men, saying, `Behold, David seeks to harm you'?” 1 Samuel 24:7-9

.move forward with efforts to resolve . matters in a way that will result in reconciliation and restoration. Bill Clark

“May the Lord judge between you and me. And may the Lord avenge the wrongs you have done to me, but my hand will not touch you.” 1 Samuel 24:12

The best sort of revenge is not to be like him who did the injury. Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (121–180)

“May the Lord be our judge and decide between us. May he consider my cause and uphold it; may he vindicate me by delivering me from your hand." 1 Samuel 24:15

Vindicate: absolve, account for, acquit, advocate, amnesty, argue, assert, bear out, claim, clear, confute, contend, decontaminate, defend, destigmatize, discharge, dismiss, dispense from, disprove, do justice to, exculpate, excuse, exempt, exempt from, exonerate, explain, forgive, free, give absolution, grant amnesty to, grant immunity, grant remission, guard, justify, let go, let off, pardon, plead for, protect, prove, purge, quash the charge, rationalize, redress, refute, rehabilitate, reinstate, release, remit, restore, revenge, second, set free, shield, shrive, spiteful, support, uphold, warrant, withdraw the charge

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