103 - A committed Friendship

The escape of David through the window
Gustave Dore - 1866

Chareen's Thoughts

• Jonathan and David arrange a secret code to let David know if it's safe to return.
• David's absence is noticed and Saul becomes angry. Jonathan now knows that Saul is determined to kill David.
• As per their arrangement Jonathan gave David the sign that Saul is determined to kill him.  The two meet and a pledge is made between them
• David then prays for vindication Psalm 26
• David then flees to Ahimelech who is frightened of him but gives him bread and Goliaths sword.
• David writes a song of God's goodness Psalm 34
• Then he prays to God and declares his trust in the Lord Psalm 56

As I read this story I was touched by how deeply commited to each other David and Jonathan were.  It made me think about friendships today. I realised that friendships today have become very shallow and empty in comparison.  The passion with which they lived their friendship is definately one to emulate.

Blessings
Chareen

I WILL bless the Lord at all times; 

His praise shall continually be in my mouth.

My life makes its boast in the Lord; 

let the humble and afflicted hear and be glad.

O magnify the Lord with me, 

and let us exalt His name together

Psalm 34:1-3