I Samuel 20:41
AS SOON AS THE SERVANT LEFT, DAVID CAME OUT OF HIS HIDING PLACE
AND, ....THEY KISSSED AND CRIED TOGETHER,
UNTIL DAVID DISCLOSED HIS GRIEF.
I Samuel 20:41
Jonathan was David's friend. Jonathan was insulted by his dad. His dad got upset, he knew that as long as David was alive Jonathan's kingdom was in danger. Saul wanted to kill David, so his son would become king. Jonathan knew God's will was that David be king. Jonathan chose to protect David.
I have heard many people say that when they go to heaven they want to ask David about the day he killed Goliat, the giant. I would like to talk to him about that specific moment. The moment that he had a shoulder to cry on...a friend.
I do not know if David will talk about it, maybe he will just smile gently and tell me "that day is too close to my heart...I rather keep it there."
Friends. We do not know how to have them. Humans are capable of building the most complex structures. But they do not know how to build a relationship.
The fear to be hurt is real. but I believe there are even bigger enemies to a relationship, and one of them is fame. It is true we will not become movie stars, but in our own world, in our own society...we strive for fame. For recognition. For the applause of those around. And anybody that may steal this from us becomes our enemy....even our friends.
Jonathan, when did you adopt David in your heart?
Maybe it was that afternoon that David fought against Goliat. What did you see in him?
Some may think that Jonathan was impressed by David's boldness...more so his wittiness. A young kid, standing up not only to the giant, but in a way to the nation of Israel. For he did speak harsh words to the giant, but he also spoke defiantly to the King and to the army of the All Mighty God.
Jonathan were you struck by words such as:
"Nobody needs to be afraid, I will go and fight that giant?".
I see Jonathan studying David from afar. Not speaking a single word. But his eyes not departing from David, not even for a second. Studying him, trying to understand... his spirit moved. Was it possible? Is it true?
Jonathan had grown up in Israel. He had heard about God all his life. But God seemed so distant...so far, but then David spoke of God in such a casual way...as if He knew Him...as if David were God's friend.
Jonathan was impressed by the zeal in David's words, in his eyes...his eyes were filled with fire and anger. Somebody had spoken badly of his friend, and he was going to put that person in his place. NOBODY would speak badly of his friend, at least not while he was alive.
"When the bears would come, I would kill them with my bare hands" These words did not impress Jonathan, what impresse him was that David stood there, a young lad, but speaking as if ...as if God were real, really real.
"God, who saved me from the lions, can do the same with this pagan..."
Jonathan was impressed even more, when those words turned out to be true.
Of course Jonathan would not kill David, he was the man that knew God, and knew him as a friend. Furthermore, it was obvious that God knew David as a friend too.
Jonathan was different from his father, Saul also knew that God was with David, but Saul lusted after the kingdom/pulpit/control/fame. Jonathan? He was attracted to the Lord more than to the kingdom, he longed for God. Chances are high that David taught Jonathan how to draw near God, at least his example encouraged him to do so.
Loyalty and faithfullness filled Jonathan's heart. He would stand by David no matter what.
No matter if David fell, he would stand by his side.
No matter if David shone, he would stand by his side.
They were friends.
Two thoughts hit me:
I would like to be a friend like Jonathan who loved God above all else, including himself, to at least a small group of people (thirty would be fine). In order to remain loyal to them no matter what.... is it too high a goal?
and
I would like to have friends who love God above all else, including themselves, at least a small group of people (Thirty would be fine). So they could remain loyal to me no matter what...is it too high a goal?
I trust not. For this is the real concept of church.
AND, ....THEY KISSSED AND CRIED TOGETHER,
UNTIL DAVID DISCLOSED HIS GRIEF.
I Samuel 20:41
Jonathan was David's friend. Jonathan was insulted by his dad. His dad got upset, he knew that as long as David was alive Jonathan's kingdom was in danger. Saul wanted to kill David, so his son would become king. Jonathan knew God's will was that David be king. Jonathan chose to protect David.
I have heard many people say that when they go to heaven they want to ask David about the day he killed Goliat, the giant. I would like to talk to him about that specific moment. The moment that he had a shoulder to cry on...a friend.
I do not know if David will talk about it, maybe he will just smile gently and tell me "that day is too close to my heart...I rather keep it there."
Friends. We do not know how to have them. Humans are capable of building the most complex structures. But they do not know how to build a relationship.
The fear to be hurt is real. but I believe there are even bigger enemies to a relationship, and one of them is fame. It is true we will not become movie stars, but in our own world, in our own society...we strive for fame. For recognition. For the applause of those around. And anybody that may steal this from us becomes our enemy....even our friends.
Jonathan, when did you adopt David in your heart?
Maybe it was that afternoon that David fought against Goliat. What did you see in him?
Some may think that Jonathan was impressed by David's boldness...more so his wittiness. A young kid, standing up not only to the giant, but in a way to the nation of Israel. For he did speak harsh words to the giant, but he also spoke defiantly to the King and to the army of the All Mighty God.
Jonathan were you struck by words such as:
"Nobody needs to be afraid, I will go and fight that giant?".
I see Jonathan studying David from afar. Not speaking a single word. But his eyes not departing from David, not even for a second. Studying him, trying to understand... his spirit moved. Was it possible? Is it true?
Jonathan had grown up in Israel. He had heard about God all his life. But God seemed so distant...so far, but then David spoke of God in such a casual way...as if He knew Him...as if David were God's friend.
Jonathan was impressed by the zeal in David's words, in his eyes...his eyes were filled with fire and anger. Somebody had spoken badly of his friend, and he was going to put that person in his place. NOBODY would speak badly of his friend, at least not while he was alive.
"When the bears would come, I would kill them with my bare hands" These words did not impress Jonathan, what impresse him was that David stood there, a young lad, but speaking as if ...as if God were real, really real.
"God, who saved me from the lions, can do the same with this pagan..."
Jonathan was impressed even more, when those words turned out to be true.
Of course Jonathan would not kill David, he was the man that knew God, and knew him as a friend. Furthermore, it was obvious that God knew David as a friend too.
Jonathan was different from his father, Saul also knew that God was with David, but Saul lusted after the kingdom/pulpit/control/fame. Jonathan? He was attracted to the Lord more than to the kingdom, he longed for God. Chances are high that David taught Jonathan how to draw near God, at least his example encouraged him to do so.
Loyalty and faithfullness filled Jonathan's heart. He would stand by David no matter what.
No matter if David fell, he would stand by his side.
No matter if David shone, he would stand by his side.
They were friends.
Two thoughts hit me:
I would like to be a friend like Jonathan who loved God above all else, including himself, to at least a small group of people (thirty would be fine). In order to remain loyal to them no matter what.... is it too high a goal?
and
I would like to have friends who love God above all else, including themselves, at least a small group of people (Thirty would be fine). So they could remain loyal to me no matter what...is it too high a goal?
I trust not. For this is the real concept of church.
posted by thisfool @ 4:04 PM
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