“Who am I, and what is my family or my father’s clan in Israel, that I should become the king’s son-in-law?’ So when the time came for Merab, Saul’s daughter to be given to David, she was given in marriage to Adriel of Meholah.”
We all love Disney’s Donald Duck. He’s the one with the sailor shirt, blue cap and a bowtie. Like Pooh bear, they gave him no pants, haha! Funny to know he has a middle name, Fauntleroy, and a birthday too, March 13. I usually can’t follow his speaking lines. It’s too fast, too nasal, and just too quacky :> His dominant personality trait is his short temper, or that he’s easily provoked. According to his-story, in a 1934 show for orphans, he was trying to recite ‘Little Boy Blue’ and the kids kept heckling him. He ended up throwing tantrums which marked his reputation debut. Mind this, he has been officially honored as the third most popular cartoon character of all time, next to Bugs Bunny, and topped by Mickey Mouse. That’s despite his character flaw, and yes, only in cinemas.Provocation deliberately illicits a response, usually to stimulate anger or cause resentment. Jeroboam was biblically popular in this, but Saul never lagged behind. He’s so determined in ruining David, that because his plan A of killing him via hurling spear failed, which by the way he will try again next chapter, he prepped a plan B worth of insult. Read verse 19 again and agree with me it’s highly de-m(e)an-ing! There was no mention if David was fond of her or anything but he did not refuse the offer either. In fact, she was his rightful claim for killing Goliath. Saul pinched that wound again when he said “Now, you have a second opportunity to become my son-in-law”. Play-rewind it in our time and you’ll hear him say, “You may be their hero, but I’m the boss here!” What a cruel, conceited man! It’s the same laugh I can imagine the enemy was slamming at the Cross. He tried tempting Jesus to come down and save Himself. Giving us a glimpse of the meekness of Christ, David never gave in. He made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant. In modesty, he regarded his family as unworthy of honor, and in maturity, he continued serving this king - - working with all his heart, as working for the Lord.
Two weeks ago, Pastor Peter Tanchi gave the message, “Honor God In Your Response”. He said, “How people treat us is outside our control. But what is within our control is our responsibility, and in that, honor God”. Even Donald Duck took a vacation drive to cure his temper. Ours is love. Passively, we are to be patient and not be easily angered. Actively, we’re called to love our enemies, to pray and be kind to them. Undeserving? Yes. But aren't we all quacks?
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