1 Sam. 19; 1 Chron. 7; Psa. 59; Matt. 4

1 Sam. 19; 1 Chron. 7; Psa. 59; Matt. 4

1 Now Saul spoke to Jonathan his son and to all his servants, that they should kill David; but Jonathan, Saul’s son, delighted greatly in David. 2 So Jonathan told David, saying, “My father Saul seeks to kill you. Therefore please be on your guard until morning, and stay in a secret place and hide. 3 And I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where you are, and I will speak with my father about you. Then what I observe, I will tell you.” 1 Sam. 19:1-3

David and Jonathan just the mention of their names together conjures up thoughts of friendship. This was the kind of friendship that few enjoy. Jonathan was in line to be the next King of Israel but he knew that his friend was the one called to take that role. All Jonathan needed to do was nothing and he would be sitting on the throne but instead he risked his own life to assure the future of his best buddy. This Thursday was the anniversary of the loss of my Jonathan, his name was Guy Poncy he was my best friend since 7th grade. The week brought a lot of sadness to my heart and fond memories, as I reflected on times past when my Jonathan saw the call on my life and became my biggest cheerleader. I am eternally grateful to God for giving me Guy Poncy, such a selfless encourager of my life. God would like all of us to be somebody’s Jonathan or in my thinking somebody’s Guy Poncy. It take making a choice to put others first and realizing that the greatest call is to help someone else find theirs.

Pastor Rick