When the Tsar of Russia was brutally murdered along with all the members of his family, Lenin, who led the revolution, expressed glee. In fact, Lenin was leading a government meeting when the confirmation of their deaths finally came. He ignored the announcement and went on with business. In later years, the world was to witness the heartless actions of this evil man who spilled death all over the world in the form of bloody communism.
Another leader long ago had taken over a government from a foe. Rather than rejoicing over the death of Saul, David wept and longed for someone of Saul's family to whom he might show kindness. He found a crippled prince, Mephibosheth, and brought him into the palace where he was to live in luxury until his death. He even ate at the king's table.
Anyone can return evil for evil, but it takes a great man like David to forgive old enemies and return kindness for evil. The crux of Christ's message to mankind is that we are to love and pray for our enemies and have this greatness of character David displayed. May we today begin where we live and return good for evil.
“And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan's sake?”
2 Samuel 9:1 KJV
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