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JONATHAN DEMONSTRATED LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8
1 Samuel 14:1-23

Numbers 13:30-33

 

“…Let us go up at once,
and possess it; for we are

well able to overcome it.”

 

JONATHAN DEMONSTRATED LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
 
Jonathan, the eldest son of Saul, was a responsible young man. If the throne of Israel had continued in the house of Saul, he would have been a better king than his father. He ventured into the Philistine garrison. He went only with his armourbearer. He was able to attack the enemy forces by a strategy he had devised. That initial act became the first step to Israel’s victory against the Philistines. The hand of the Lord was evident in guiding him to victory.
 
In facing the Philistines, Jonathan’s remarks showed that he believed that the Lord was able to save (1 Sam 14:6). This revealed his character and his faith in the God of Israel. He was a man of courage, for it was almost impossible for two people to face an army and win. He was persuaded that all things were possible with God. Jonathan made his intent known to his armourbearer who agreed with him, and was brave enough to venture with him. Two great minds saw victory in a totally unpromising situation.
 
Jonathan, son of a king, had the privilege of making decisions on his own without consulting his father. He wisely made use of his position. The Philistines said that the Hebrews were coming out of the holes where they had been hiding. Jonathan approached the enemy trusting God. The heart of Jonathan was courageous as that of Moses and Joshua. He was knowledgeable of how the Lord had assisted their nation in defeating their enemies.
 
The Lord had told Samuel that He had been their king. He used the early leaders and judges to guide the nation and protected it from external attacks. In any war, there will be a winner and a loser. However, like all events of human activity, it is the Lord who determines the outcome. He is King and Ruler of the universe.
 
THOUGHT: God’s assistance does not depend on circumstances.
PRAYER: Father, grant me wisdom and courage to fulfil my duties for Thee.

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