Ch 20
David's purpose in seeking Jonathan was friendship. Out of the friendship, numerous benefits arose, but David wasn't in it for the benefits. Jonathan's only request was that David likewise showed "unfailing kindness" to David. That should be the hallmark of our friendships.
True, loyal love is love that is 'unfailing' - it is not dependent on circumstances - time, place, attitudes or actions.
When human need & ceremonial obligations clash, we must remember who God is, but also remember His character in the midst of this. We need to remember He is Lord over all, including over the law.
Ch 21
I don't see that David was living without God's guidance, although this may be the case. Either way, we need to ensure that every step we take is taken with God at the helm & free from the fear of men.
"All those who were in distress or in debt or discontented gathered round him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him."
Christian leadership isn't just about leading the good and the brave, but leading the motley crew who follow.
As Christians, we are called to be zealous without being jealous. Keeping your eyes fixed on Jesus is the sure way to achieve this.
Ch 23-24
God's hand was on David - Saul could not get to him no matter how much he tried. The Lord is Sovereignly in control of all things.
David had a sense of God's anointed & would do nothing that would interfere with that. There is a question of whether I am willing to let God be God and me not!
Real repentance involves a changed heart and life. Am I willing to be completely transformed?
I don't see that David was living without God's guidance, although this may be the case. Either way, we need to ensure that every step we take is taken with God at the helm & free from the fear of men.
"All those who were in distress or in debt or discontented gathered round him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him."
Christian leadership isn't just about leading the good and the brave, but leading the motley crew who follow.
As Christians, we are called to be zealous without being jealous. Keeping your eyes fixed on Jesus is the sure way to achieve this.
Ch 23-24
God's hand was on David - Saul could not get to him no matter how much he tried. The Lord is Sovereignly in control of all things.
David had a sense of God's anointed & would do nothing that would interfere with that. There is a question of whether I am willing to let God be God and me not!
Real repentance involves a changed heart and life. Am I willing to be completely transformed?
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