Grudges The Silent Saboteurs

Jola Speaks

In 2 Samuel 20:4-7, David’s kingdom is once again threatened, this time by a man named Sheba, who leads a rebellion. David orders Amasa to rally the men of Judah to deal with the threat quickly, but Amasa delays. This delay is dangerous, and David reacts by turning to Abishai to lead the charge. Beneath the surface of this story are underlying tensions and unresolved conflicts, remnants of the rebellion of Absalom, which David had just dealt with earlier in his reign.
Grudges are often concealed in the heart, just as the rebellion of Sheba initially went unnoticed by many in David’s court. However, like all hidden things, they eventually rise to the surface. David’s men had experienced division before, and unresolved tension remained, bubbling under the surface. Grudges work in a similar way — they are internal, often silent, but they sabotage peace and unity when left unchecked.
In the story of David, unresolved tensions led to more conflict and rebellion. In our own lives, grudges do the same thing. They may be silent, but they are powerful saboteurs of our relationships, our growth, and our peace. As believers, we are called to forgive, reconcile, and heal, just as Christ did for us.
Let’s not delay like Amasa. Let’s not allow mistrust like David’s men. Instead, let’s follow God’s example of forgiveness and reconciliation, preventing grudges from silently sabotaging the plans He has for our lives.
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