2 Samuel 2:26 "Must we always solve our differences with swords? Don't you realize the only thing we will gain is bitterness toward each other?"
King Saul has died and in the aftermath much violence and warfare occurs between the various tribes. At one point Abner gets a clue and realizes that revenge and violence never accomplish anything. In fact, they only lead to more revenge and violence.
Violence usually doesn't get us anywhere. Yet it was so prevalent in the Old Testament! Christ wants us to be peacemakers and put down our swords. I can help do this. I can be a peaceable person and treat others with respect and kindness. I can instill this in the lives of my kids.
Dear Jesus, help me be a peacemaker today. Amen.
