“Jonathan”
Thursday, July 4, 2024Key Verse
“And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was upon him, and gave it to David, and his garments, even to his sword, and to his bow, and to his girdle.” 1 Samuel 18:4
Text — 1 Samuel 18:1-5
Message
This verse shows us the love and friendship that existed between Jonathan and David. Jonathan loved David very much. Love is an action word and one action of love is giving. From our key verse, we learnt that Jonathan gave David his garment, sword, bow and girdle. God loves us and gave us Jesus, the Holy Spirit, Angels and so many other spiritual blessings.
What have you given to the person you love? If you love God, have you given Him your life, your time, your talent and your resources? You must determine to give up many things for the sake of Christ. It is also required that you show love and kindness to your parents, siblings, friends and neighbours. Your obedience and prayer for your parents is an act of giving in love. Share what you have with your brothers and sisters and do not cheat them. Pray for your neighbours and be concerned about the welfare of other people.
Further Reading
Acts 20:35
Prayer for today
Lord, please help me to truly love You and everyone around me.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
