2 Samuel 6:23 – and Michal daughter of Saul had no children to the day of her death.
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Greek philosopher called Heraclitus once said ‘Character is destiny’.
The character of a man can deny him the fulfillment of God’s plan for
his life. It is good to have dreams and aspirations but without a good
character one will end up disappointed. To enjoy a walk with God, good
character is essential. Michal the daughter of Saul had everything money
could buy. She had servants, connections, status, and fame but despite
all these she lived a life of misery. She was the only woman in the
bible who died without a child.
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careful study into the life of Michal shows us that she was a dishonest
person. She lied to her father, her father’s messengers and virtually
anyone she could find, 1 Samuel 19:13 -14. Not only was she dishonest,
she was full of deception. She told lies on people to get herself out of
trouble, 1 Samuel 19:17. She was the one that let David through a
window .When she was asked she told Saul that David threatened to kill
her. Telling a lie only cover up things, it does not take it away. It is
better to say the truth and suffer the consequence or face the
embarrassment and be free than lie to save face and be in bondage. There
is no point telling a lie because the truth will always emerge. Luke
8:17 says for nothing is secret that will not be revealed, nor anything
hidden that will not be known or come to light. Besides that anyone who
tells a lie belongs to the devil, John 8:44. Also she was vain; she
attached too much importance to material things. She was only interested
in people for what they are not who they are. At the surface level, one
will think her attraction to David was out of love but on a deeper
level it was because of what they was and his achievements. She loved
David because he was handsome (1 Samuel 16:12); Popular (1 Samuel 16:18,
21, 23); Hero (1 Samuel 18:6-7); successful (1 Samuel 18:14-16, 30) and
famous (1 Samuel 18:30). Immediately David went into exile she married
Palti (1 Samuel 25:44). Once all the fame and looks was gone, she moved
on to another man. To crown it all up she was disrespectful to everyone.
Out of disrespect she deceived and disobeyed her father; she disobeyed
God by worshipping an idol, 1 Samuel 19:13; she disrespected the king
and her husband (2 Samuel 6:16). In the end she received judgment (2
Samuel 6:21-22). Abigail on the other hand was very respectful. She was
full of wisdom. When her husband died, people thought it was the end for
her but her good character earned her place in the palace as a queen.
Do you know abusing people in authority depicts lack of character? James
4:11 warns us not to slander anyone, besides God expects us to respect
and submit to all authority (1 Peter 2:13-14). We will never change
anyone by condemning them, they will only become worse.
ACTION POINT: Let us commit those in power into the hand of God that He will touch their heart and use them for His glory.
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