On the very day that David killed Goliath, Jonathan pledged his loyalty to him. God did this.
The soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David,
and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.
1 Samuel 18:1
Jonathan loved David and gave him his own sword. He gave David his garment and crowned young David as king. And then, he protects him.
When Jonathan hears of Saul’s plot to come after David, Jonathan tells his new friend, and hides him.
My father Saul seeks to kill you.
Therefore please be on your guard until morning
and stay in a secret place and hide.
1 Samuel 19:2
Jonathan gave David a promise, a wardrobe, and protection from his own father. David found a good friend.
Do you have a friend like Jonathan? A soul mate to protect you and who seeks nothing but your interests. Only your happiness matters to them. You feel safe with that person and you can be yourself. You don’t have to think before you speak…they already know what you’re about to say. They know what you’re thinking. You know that their hand will shield you. And you know that you matter.
David had that kind of friend, sent from God. You have a friend that God gave you like this. Remember these words from Matthew 28:20?
“I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Hasn’t Jesus clothed you? (He really outdoes Jonathan, don’t you think?) He took your sin so that you can go to His home with Him.
God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us,
so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.
2 Corinthians 5:21
Hasn’t He equipped you, like Jonathan did with his sword? He tells us to put on all His armor so that we can resist the devil and his strategies (Ephesians 6:11). As part of His armor, He gives us a belt of truth and a body of righteousness. And He gives us the sword of the Spirit in the form of His Word.
You have the truest friend of all. No one can, or ever will, love you more. No one can take your sins from you so that you can enter into Heaven’s gates. No one but Jesus. He is your Hiding Place from all that wants to harm you. He is the Lover of your soul. He alone can fill that empty place. And until you know and receive His love, you may not have the joy and peace that He wants to give you.
Do you know Him? He is waiting for you with arms open wide. He is so ready to be your friend. He will always have your interests first.
Do you want to know Him? It’s never too late and you’re never too far that His arms can’t reach you. If you are ready to receive Him, will you pray this prayer?
* ~ ♥ ~ ✞ ~ ♥ ~ *
Dear Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I need You to come into my heart and be my Lord and Savior. You alone can set me free. I need forgiveness. I want to walk with You in this life. Thank You for paying the price for me. It’s in Your precious name I pray, amen.
