PICTURE OF THE WEEK (from sdgonline.org):

The dealings of Lord Krishna and Bhismadeva on the Battlefield of Kurksetra are interesting because the activities of Lord Krishna appear to be partial to Arjuna and at enmity with Bhismadeva; but factually all this was meant to show special favor to Bhismadeva, the great devotee of the Lord. The astounding feature of such dealings is that a devotee can please the Lord by playing the part of an enemy. The Lord, being absolute, can accept service from His pure devotee even in the garb of an enemy.
(SB 1.9.38, purport)