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NASB | 1 Samuel 23:16 And Jonathan, Saul's son, arose and went to David at Horesh, and encouraged him in God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Samuel 23:16 And Jonathan, Saul's son, arose and went [into the woods] to David at Horesh, and encouraged him in God. |
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How could Jonathan find David, while Saul couldn't? Also note what Jonathan did ... he "encouraged him in God." Just dwell on that. David needed a boost from his friend. He was near the bottom - lost his job, family, other friends, was on the run, life in danger. Have you been a Jonathan? Has someone been a Jonathan to you? Searcher |
Bible Answer: Greetings Searcher! I hope I have been a Jonathan to others! The purpose of this note is to testify about a "Jonathan" in my life. "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways," declares the LORD. Isa 55:8 During a time of crisis in my life I THOUGHT that my church would rally around and support me. This was the way I expected God to provide for me. It did not happen (surprise, surprise!) And how did I respond? Sadly, I must admit I was angry and bitter. It was my non-Christian friends who reached out in lovingkindness and met my physical and emotional needs. But my spirit was still starving. "Where was God in this?" I railed! I missed the "Jonathan" God had sent because of the unrealized expectations I had placed upon God to do what I THOUGHT He should do; I THOUGHT I knew HOW HE should accomplish this too! "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied." Mt 5:6 Finally,I came to realize that God HAD provided for me! I admitted my foolish and arrogant pride to Him in thinking that I could direct HOW God COULD or SHOULD act toward me! I was looking for MY "Jonathan" instead of God's. Now for those who would challenge God's usage of non-believers to meet my needs . . . recall that the provisions the Israelites used to construct the tabernacle were from the riches that were lavished upon them when they escaped from Egypt! (Ex 12:35-36) "The king's heart is like channels of water in the hand of the LORD;He turns it wherever He wishes. Proverbs 21:1 For a time, I missed out on the blessing of knowing and recognizing God's love for me because I was looking for it on my own and in my own way. God promises: Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." Josh 1:9 Dear friends, don't try to "second guess" the Lord. Oh how He loves you and delights in you - you are precious to Him; He longs to see you respond to His love. Don't limit the blessing of receiving His love by defining where it CAN be - look around, His hand is everywhere! I trust that He will bless you with the peace of His presence where you are today in your walk with Him! In the love of Jesus, Mommapbs |
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