Wait a Little While

King David wanted to show his respects to the family when the king of the Ammonites died.  He sent some of his servants to deliver condolences on behalf of the king of Israel.  Instead of being gracious, Hanun the son who inherited the thrown perceived their presence as a spy mission and mistreated King David's men.  He shaved off half of their beards and cut their robes up to their waist lines.  When news got back to King David, he suggested they remain in Jericho until their beards grew back (2Sam. 10vv.4-5).

When we have the best of intentions, sometimes our motives are misjudged.  Those mistakes may cause us some shame and embarrassment.  It is easy to run and hide or even give up altogether when these things happen.  But, if we are patient that embarrassment will subside.   We can go on with life. We may get a good laugh out of it in the end. Just wait it out.  All is not lost.  The inconvenience is not equivalent to permanent damage. 

Be blessed.