How loyal are you to your friends?
Perceive: After learning the truth of Saul’s intentions for murder, Jonathan executes the agreed upon plan in a shooting field using a small young boy. A young boy was less likely to realize anything was wrong as he retrieved the three arrows. After the boy departs, David and Jonathon embrace and weep over the situation. It is obvious to both that unless their present circumstances change, they would never again enjoy times together of camaraderie and fellowship. After Jonathan gives a heartfelt set of farewell comments reminding David of the covenant they made to each other, they part company. They would later see each other one more time (1 Samuel 23:16-18).
Practice: Jonathan is a shining example of a loyal and faithful friend. Sometimes he was forced to deal with close relatives making horrific demands of his closest friend. Still, he was loyal to his father and his friend. Sometimes loyalty is a costly quality for the person who maintains his integrity no, matter what happens. It is a selfless part of loving others. To be loyal, you cannot live only for yourself. Greater love has no one than this that someone lay down his life for his friends (John 15:13).
Pray: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit enable me to live a life that is loyal to my friends and family. Help me clearly see when to lay down my life for the benefit of others.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
Practice: Jonathan is a shining example of a loyal and faithful friend. Sometimes he was forced to deal with close relatives making horrific demands of his closest friend. Still, he was loyal to his father and his friend. Sometimes loyalty is a costly quality for the person who maintains his integrity no, matter what happens. It is a selfless part of loving others. To be loyal, you cannot live only for yourself. Greater love has no one than this that someone lay down his life for his friends (John 15:13).
Pray: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit enable me to live a life that is loyal to my friends and family. Help me clearly see when to lay down my life for the benefit of others.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
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