Have you ever had to do something really hard and scary because it was the right thing to do? Maybe you stood up for someone being bullied even though it was risky. Maybe you told the truth about something even though you were afraid of getting in trouble. Being brave isn’t the absence of fear. It’s doing the right thing even when you’re afraid.

Abigail was one of the bravest women in the whole Bible. Her husband, Nabal, had been rude and foolish to a powerful warrior named David. David was so angry he gathered his army and was heading to attack! But Abigail didn’t wait around and hope for the best. She jumped into action.

Without even telling her husband, she quickly packed up a huge amount of food, rode out to meet David and his army, bowed before him, and pleaded with him not to do something he would regret. She was alone facing an angry army. But she spoke with wisdom and courage. And it worked. David stopped, listened, and called off the attack. He was so amazed by her wisdom and bravery.

Abigail shows us that wisdom and courage is a powerful combination. When you know what’s right, and you’re brave enough to do it, God can use you to change things in amazing ways, even in scary situations!

Think About It: Is there a situation in your life right now that needs someone brave to step up and do the right thing? It might be at school, with your friends, or at home. Ask God to give you wisdom to know what the right thing is and the courage to actually do it!