The loyalty of a friend

Had Jonathan wanted to, he could have easily betrayed David. Instead, he helped David escape from Saul. Jonathan loved God and David even more than he was concerned for his own welfare.

Jonathan had reached a point in his faith in God where he was willing to let go of what he wanted so he might do what God wanted. In contrast, Saul was still hoping to keep the throne in his family, even though Samuel had told him specifically that this plan was not to be so.

Saul was more concerned with doing what he wanted. Jonathan, however is a wonderful example to us for standing strong in our trust in God. We should not push for the things we want when we know God wants something different for us.

Culled from The Bible
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