He coveted Naboth's vineyard, and asked Naboth if he could have it. Naboth said, "The LORD forbid it me, that I should give the inheritance of my fathers unto thee."
What'd Ahab do? He pouted. He whined. Over a vineyard. (See 1 Kings 21:4-6) How embarrassing, what childishness! This guy was King?
Perhaps, in comparison to King Ahab we may not be as "dramatic" in our pouting when things don't go our away, but nonetheless - discontentment is discontentment.
As daughters of the great King of kings, have we any right to be discontent?
Lord, please take away even the slightest hint of an Ahab attitude from me! I desire to echo Paul,
Philippians 4:11-13 "Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."
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Ah my friend, you are so wise. :)
Every time I read that story, I am disgusted by King Ahab's behavior. blah. And you are so right about discontentment, and I have been praying for God's help with that. :)
I love you my friend! xxxx~Kelsey
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