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1 Samuel 25:32-33 – David said to Abigail, “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, who has sent you today to meet me. May you be blessed for your good judgment and for keeping me from bloodshed this day and from avenging myself with my own hands.” David was close to making a big mistake. Abigail’s husband, a wealthy man named Nabal, rejected David’s request to share his riches with the people of Israel. David was rightly offended by Nabal’s refusal … but his retaliation would’ve been worse than Nabal’s offense. Abigail was sent by God to keep David from killing Nabal – an action that would’ve brought guilt, regret, and damage to his reputation. Nabal not only lived as a fool, but also died as one. God overruled David’s foolish plans and, by his grace, overrules ours sometimes. He might send someone like Abigail, or change our minds himself. God often protects us from the harm we’d do to others, as well as to ourselves. David would eventually take Abigail as his own wife. By marrying his widow, all Nabal’s wealth became David’s. Everything Nabal worked for, and everything he acquired, now belonged to someone who cared about God. If we don’t manage our money for God, he can give it to someone who does.