Date: Tuesday, 24th February, 2026
Text: 1 Kings 2:8–9, 36–46
Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan
Exhortation:
Not all battles are worth fighting, because not every victory is profitable. There are confrontations that drain destiny and cost more than they are worth. Wisdom is knowing when to engage and when to walk away.
Shimei crossed his boundary when he cursed King David, the Lord’s anointed. In 2 Samuel 16:5–14, bitterness pushed him into dishonor and reckless speech. When emotions rule, wisdom retreats and destiny is endangered.
Though he was later spared through mercy (1 Kings 2:8–9, 36–46), his life became regulated by instruction. Grace gave him another chance, but boundaries were attached to that grace, including a clear travel restriction. His safety and continued existence depended on strict obedience to that travel restriction.
For three years he complied and remained secure under authority. However, when two of his servants fled, he allowed emotion to override wisdom and violated his travel restriction in pursuit of them. Many today lose treasures while chasing trivial matters, insisting on winning arguments, revenge, or pride-driven battles at great cost.
Count the cost before you move—preserve your life, protect your destiny, and honor divine boundaries.
Prayer Nugget: Father, please, grant me wisdom to always count the cost before making any move in Jesus name
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