Wife To The Rescue

I find it interesting the Lord took me to a story this week, just one week before my wife and I will be celebrating our 50th anniversary. It’s a story in the Bible that has always struck me as both humbling and heroic. It’s the story of Abigail stepping in to protect her husband, Nabal, from David’s wrath in 1 Samuel 25:23–25.

Nabal’s arrogance and foolishness had put his entire household at risk... but Abigail, full of grace and discernment, saw what he didn’t. She moved quickly, bowed before David, and pleaded for mercy. Her wisdom turned wrath into restraint, chaos into calm, and pride into peace.

And every time I read this story, I can’t help but think: I’ve lived this scene more times than I care to admit.

She’s rescued me more than once

There have been more occasions than I can count when my wife has stepped in... not with food and donkeys like Abigail, but with words, grace, and calm I didn’t have.

When I’ve been angry, she’s been peace.

When I’ve been fearful, she’s been faith.

When I’ve been in doubt, she’s been in belief.

I can think of specific moments... times I was ready to react rather than reflect or speak before I’d prayed.

One particular moment happened just this past week. I made a comment to the group in our Bible study that, in my mind, sounded really spiritual. But my wife’s spiritually lightning fast mind translated my comment into, “Oh well… It is what it is… I need to be happy and content that it’s not the Lord‘s will to ever have me walk again“. I knew right away my comment was flawed when I looked at my wife and her eyes were shooting Holy Spirit fire at me.

My wife looked at me with that steady gaze and reminded me the Spirit is moving slow enough for me to take the time to listen. She spoke gently but firmly and suddenly my comment lost its thunder.

The Power of a Wise Heart

Abigail didn’t just save Nabal’s life... she protected his destiny. In the same way, my wife has rescued me from the kind of small, foolish decisions that can chip away at who God is shaping me to be. She has that quiet wisdom that sees beyond the moment, that whispers:

“This isn’t who you are. Remember who God calls you.”

And in those moments, I see God’s mercy wearing familiar eyes.

Turning Fear into Faith

Abigail’s courage wasn’t born of comfort... it was born of conviction. She ran toward danger because she trusted God’s sovereignty more than her own safety.

My wife has done the same... stepping into moments of uncertainty with a confidence that makes me believe again. She turns my fear into faith, my anger into peace, and my doubt into belief.

She doesn’t do it loudly. She doesn’t even realize how often she does it. But every time, I’m reminded that God gives us partners not just for companionship, but for correction, protection, and direction.

The Quiet Heroism of Love

Abigail’s story teaches us that wisdom isn’t passive; it’s profoundly active. It moves, it speaks, it saves. And I’ve seen that wisdom in my own home... in the way my wife covers me with prayer, softens my edges with grace, and rescues me from myself when I need it most.

She is, in every sense, "my wife to the rescue... my reflector of light, healing warrior...”

And like David that day, I’m learning to pause, to listen, and to thank God for the voice that turns me back toward peace... again and again.

I love you, Donna Marie!

Proverbs 31::28-31

Her children stand and bless her.

Her husband praises her:

“There are many virtuous and capable women in the world,

but you surpass them all!”

Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last.

But a woman who fears the LORD will be greatly praised.