1samuel 20:35-42
I Samuel 20:40 'And as soon as the lad was gone,David arose out of a place toward the south,and fell on his face on the ground,and bowed himself three times and they kissed one another and wept one with another until David exceeded
In March 2002,a Norwegian cruise ship's captain exhibited a rare concern for a 24years old crew member who fell overboard into the Atlantic Ocean one evening.the ship with over 1000 passengers aboard,was on its way to st Martins island in the Caribbean.The crew only discovered four hours later,that the lady was missing when she could not show up for a late roll call.the captain decided to turn back in search of her body as against other passengers wish to continue the journey.After over four hours of backtracking their path,a passenger among those gathered on the deck to look for a floating body,caught a glimpse of her and she was still alive.she had treaded the water for 10 hours without any inclination that the ship would return to look for her.that was how she was saved.
The captain's concern for the lady illustrated Jonathan's boundless love for David who was earmarked for death.jonathan had the clear possibility of inheriting the throne after the death of his father,Saul,who was the first king of Israel.But he sacrificed the kingship position at the altar of his love for David
Our text which quite noted the coded message between Jonathan and David revealed how Jonathan took a boy with him to the field shot an arrow and asked him to go after it.As the boy went for the arrow,Jonathan shouted at him,make speed,haste,stay not,'A message which David clearly understood that he should run for his dear life because Saul would certainly kill him if he stayed a moment longer.What a Love'
Do you love other people or you are desirous to satisfy your selfish interest at the detriment of their welfare? Are you making efforts to rescue those whose lives are in danger both physically and eternally?how about the orphans,widows,less privileged
Remember God is taking stock of your thoughts and actions.
Thoughts for the day'Love is the beauty of the soul'
