Let Brotherly love flow Hebrews 13:1
And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. 1 Samuel 18:1
And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. 1 Samuel 18:1
Reading Philippians2:1-5
What made David endearing to Jonathan? Was it his
trust in God, simplicity of character, musical talent, or awesome courage?
Jonathan the son of King Saul, heir apparent, when he met David saw the hand of
God working greatly on him. He killed the giant Goliath who had shamed the
entire nation of Israel by mocking them and challenging them to fight. He saw
David as one who could kill the invincible Goliath in one blow, and as the one
who could rule Israel even better than him. The experience with Goliath brought
them together David saw in Jonathan, one who was willing to
surrender everything to him, because he had utmost good faith in his ability to
defend the nation of Israel. It was God working in their hearts and minds that
knit their souls together.
In
Proverbs 18:24 it says there are those who have unreliable friends and soon
comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. This is
one proverb that sums it all up when it comes to finding a friend who will be a
lasting influence on our lives. The proverb asks what is the point in having
unreliable friends who eventually brings us to ruin. The friend we should aspire
for is the one who loves us deeper and greater than ourselves.
What
is the use of having friends who take us away from the direction that the Lord
wants us to go? Makes us do things that are detrimental to our health and
future. Makes us destroy our character and image.
Our
friends should be ones who encourage us to greater growth and better quality of
life in our families and communities we live in. Help us break down those
barriers which prevent us from realizing our full potential. Treat us as equals
and have our best interests in our hearts.
Sometimes it is our own selves that makes us love our own things, and keeps us from loving one another. Our own pride or ego desires constant attention, fills us up with envy, makes us very impatient, and takes offence.
Do
we find ourselves surrounded by those who want the best for our lives and
future? Friendship should be considered as a plant that needs to be watered
regularly to grow. Jesus said a tree is known by its fruits.
Let
us not forget when Jesus died he entrusted his mother to his dearest friend
(disciple) John (John 13:23).
Do we see in Jesus a friend whom we can trust and
rely on in our times of need? Whose image is seen on the tablets of our hearts?
Whose reflection do we see in the mirror when we look at it? Do we see Christ
molding us to reflect faith, hope and love in our lives?
1 comment:
Jonathan recognized the courage, simple trust, and self sacrificing love of David. David had developed these qualities by looking after his sheep. Jonathan was able to understand David much better than Saul his father. Saul saw him as a threat but Jonathan saw him as a friend who loved God. A bond was formed between the two that made them join forces to serve in the building and preservation of the Kingdom of God on earth.
Only if we have the spirit of God inside us we can see God working through us. Here we see different kinds of personalities. Jonathan had princely qualities in him that he was able to recognize that David had leadership qualities to work for God. Even David's father did not see these qualities in David when the prophet Samuel came to anoint the next king of Israel.
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