Sunday, December 14 Jonathan began to love [David] as his own - TopicsExpress



          

Sunday, December 14 Jonathan began to love [David] as his own soul.—1 Sam. 18:1. Jonathan, King Saul’s eldest son, would likely have been the heir to the throne of Israel—except for one thing. Jehovah chose David to be Israel’s next king. Jonathan respected God’s decision and did all he could to ‘strengthen David’s hand,’ even to the point of risking his own life to stand up for David in front of Saul. Jonathan loyally told David: “You yourself will be king over Israel, and I myself shall become second to you.” (1 Sam. 20:30-34; 23:16, 17) It is no wonder that after Jonathan’s death, David expressed his sorrow and his love for him in a mournful song. (2 Sam. 1:17, 26) Jonathan was completely submissive to the Sovereign, Jehovah, and he fully supported David as the anointed of God. Likewise today, we should willingly support the brothers who have been appointed to take the lead among us.—1 Thess. 5:12, 13; Heb. 13:17, 24. w12 4/15 2:8, 9
Posted on: Sun, 14 Dec 2014 12:49:40 +0000

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