“As surely as I valued your life today, so may the Lord value my life and deliver me from all trouble.” —David, in 1 Samuel 26:24
This is as strong of a pro-life statement as any in the Bible!
The Hebrew word for value in this verse means…
- to grow up
- to become great or important
- to do great things
Throughout the Old Testament this word is used to describe people growing from a small, infantile state to a place of maturity and prominence.
David held King Saul’s life in his hand. Since Saul was hell-bent on messing up David’s life (even killing him, if he could), we could say that David had plenty of rationale to justify ending Saul’s life. But David would not touch Saul because he recognized Saul’s God-given human dignity.
David asked God to value his life in the same way that David valued Saul’s life. Even Saul himself affirmed this when he said, “May you be blessed, my son David; you will do great things and surely triumph” (v. 25).
What if God only valued your life as much as you valued others’ lives?
What if God only spoke up for you as much as you spoke up for the not-yet-born?
What if God only blessed you as much as you blessed the aged and disabled?
How much would your life be blessed by God?
Something to think about as we celebrate Sanctity of Human Life month. We will be honoring Sanctity of Human Life Sunday this week by bringing our donations for Alpha Family Center of Cedar Springs. I would love for you to join us!
Craig T. Owens 
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