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DAVID KEPT HIS COVENANT WITH JONATHAN
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1
2 Samuel 9

Romans 8:35-39

 

“Nay, in all these things
we are more than conquerors

through him that loved us.”

 

DAVID KEPT HIS COVENANT WITH JONATHAN
 
When Samuel anointed David as future king of Israel, David never disappointed when he had to fulfil the duties that fell on him. He made wise decisions and acted accordingly. He did not forget the covenant that he had made with Jonathan. Love never fails and David applied the virtue of love practically in this instance.
 
David perceived that Mephibosheth was afraid when Mephibosheth was brought before him. However, David assured him of his love. He told Mephibosheth that he wanted to show him kindness for his father’s sake. Mephibosheth was treated as a prince. Ordinarily, Jonathan would have become king and Mephibosheth would automatically be a prince. David gave him that privilege. David also promised to restore to him all the land that belonged to his grandfather (Saul). He instructed Ziba to ensure that all that land was restored, to be a manager of the land and serve with his sons. He also sustained Mephibosheth’s position in the royal household. Mephibosheth humbly accepted the invitation. David restoring Mephibosheth to his princely position was a demonstration of true love.
 
David reigned righteously and instituted justice. The events in the palace were published in the whole nation. The people of Israel learned to keep the Law of God after the example of their king. They were all aware of the hardships that David went through in the hands of Saul, but God was pleased to put him on the throne. David never adopted the spirit of vengeance. Instead. he showed godly love. He showed that love does not rejoice in iniquity but rejoices in truth. David had all this godly understanding and he yielded good fruits. As much as he had made a covenant with Jonathan, he was faithful in keeping it. It was the best he could do. In a covenant, God is the first party and the other parties involved have their obligations. David knew that he was responsible to God in the commitment that he had made to his great friend. Jonathan was also loyal to that covenant and if he had lived, he would have done as David did. Keeping a covenant is a duty to God.
 
THOUGHT: Keeping a covenant is trusting God.

PRAYER: Father, teach me to be faithful to my spiritual obligations.

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