-September 22, 2025-
Good morning beloved, happy Monday,
“Then the king said to his servants, ‘Do you not know that a prince and a great man has fallen this day in Israel?’”
(2 Samuel 3:38).
First of all, I want to apologize. I failed to post the verse of the day yesterday. I just realized it this morning and I posted it this morning. Please forgive me, I am truly sorry.
Today’s verse speaks of the death of Abner, King Saul’s cousin and commander of his army. He was a loyal warrior who served Saul with honor and sincerity. After Saul’s death, he left the son of Saul and turned to David.
Joab, David’s commander, along with his brother Abishai. murdered him for his killing of their brother Asahel in the war between the house of Saul and the house of David. Abner did not want to kill him, but had no choice after the battle was over and he was retreating, Asahel kept pursuing him and wanted to kill him and refused to turn back.
David did not order it Abner’s killing not did he condone it. In fact, he condemned it in no uncertain terms. This story reminds me of the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Yesterday in the evening I watched a replay of it, and I was very moved. All those who spoke or sang honored the memory of a great man. He was a husband, father, evangelist, activist, and man of God. He stood for the truth of the gospel until his dying breath at just 31 years old.
To me the most poignant moment was when his wife Ericka spoke of her husband and how she forgave his killer. This memorial service was fitting of a president and the stadium in Glendale, Arizona held over 70,000 and another 15,000 filled a nearby location so that they could watch it live.
I remember when my teacher Gene Gibson passed way a few years ago, this verse was used of him at his memorial service. I trust we will all seek to be a blessing to others and make an influence and impact for Christ as Charlie did. His wife has pledged to carry on his work.
Have a blessed day serving the greatest Master. Stay safe and healthy.
What legacy will you leave behind for Jesus after your passing?
Dean
Dean Allen's Daily Devotional 