“May The LORD

Seek Out The Enemies”

Jonathan said to David, “By the LORD, the God of Israel! When I have sounded out my father, about this time tomorrow, or on the third day, if he is well disposed toward David, shall I not then send and disclose it to you? But if my father intends to do you harm, the LORD do so to Jonathan, and more also, if I do not disclose it to you, and send you away, so that you may go in safety. May the LORD be with you, as he has been with my father. If I am still alive, show me the faithful love of the LORD; but if I die, never cut off your faithful love from my house, even if the LORD were to cut off every one of the enemies of David from the face of the earth.” Thus Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, “May the LORD seek out the enemies of David.” Jonathan made David swear again by his love for him; for he loved him as he loved his own life.

1 Samuel 20:12-17

Friends are of great value. The Bible tells the story of King Saul searching for David, so he could kill him. Saul’s son Jonathan protected David. Scripture shows the value of friendship. Their relationship was characterized by trust, understanding, and encouragement. How difficult it would have been for David to endure this unjust persecution without the nourishment of friendship based in the Lord.

Nurture the friendships God has given us.

A friend is the first person who comes in

when the whole world has gone out.

Our Daily Bread – July 28, 2009