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JONATHAN AND DAVID CONFIRMED THEIR COVENANT
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29
1 Samuel 20

Proverbs 17:17

 

“A friend loveth at all times,

and a brother is born for adversity.”

 

JONATHAN AND DAVID CONFIRMED THEIR COVENANT
 
Saul had declared an all-out war for the throne of Israel. David had been divinely protected in Ramah when Saul wanted to capture him. Then he moved out and sought for Jonathan. Fleeing from Ramah, David came to Jonathan. He said that he was sure of his death in the hands of Saul any time. Jonathan was apologetic and was committed to save the life of David. They both made a plan for his escape. Jonathan promised to inform him of Saul’s plans. Jonathan and David renewed their covenant. They made the Lord a witness between them.
 
The truth was known only to the two. David was buying time to avoid the wrath of Saul. Jonathan told David that if he knew that evil was determined by his father against him, he would tell him immediately. They resolved to seek a means of communicating without letting anyone know their secret.
 
Every time Jonathan and David conversed, each was guided by the solemn commitment to their friendship. Jonathan knew that David was destined to be king. The Spirit of God worked in his heart, so he was aware. Though this had not been made public, the key persons knew of this truth. Jonathan understood this and was willing to submit to what he recognised as God’s will. He cooperated with David and made a covenant with him. That commitment could come only from a regenerated heart.
 
Saul noticed after two days that David was missing in his place at the dinner table. David had decided not to appear at dinner time as he was afraid of the king. He had already told Jonathan to inform the king that he had gone for a family sacrifice at Bethlehem. So, when Saul asked for David’s whereabouts, Jonathan told him the reason for David’s absence and that he had sought permission from him to go to his home city. The king was very angry.
 
THOUGHT: True love can come only from a regenerated heart.

PRAYER: Father, may I love my brethren as David and Jonathan.

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