Good Morning!
Happy Wisdom Wednesday :)
Today's Text comes from the Book of 1 Samuel, Chapter 23, Verses 15 through 17.
(1 Samuel 23:15-17) NLT "One day near Horesh, David received the news that Saul was on the way to Ziph to search for him and kill him. Jonathan went to find David and encouraged him to stay strong in his faith in God. "Don't be afraid," Jonathan reassured him. "My father will never find you! You are going to be the King of Israel, and I will be next to you, as my father, Saul, is well aware."
Question? How can we imitate Jonathan from this text?
To prevent envy from taking root within us, we must try to see things as God sees them. We must understand that our brothers and sisters are members of the same body, which is, our congregations of fellowship. This will help us show empathy, in harmony with these words: "If one member is glorified, all the other members rejoice with him."
In the case of Jonathan, he didn't feel jealous when God chose not to pick him to be the next King of Israel. What is more, he showed his total support to David. On the contrary, Jonathan showed David love and kindness and gave him encouragement and support.
Thus, instead of feeling jealous, we will be glad that others receive blessings. So, if someone receives a blessing or privilege, we shall strive to not feel envy or jealousy. It will be more difficult for us to feel jealous if we cultivate love and kindness in our hearts. The Bible reminds us that love is long-suffering, kind, and not jealous. This world teaches us that we must be first in everything. The Bible teaches us to be second because that is what pleases God, humbleness.
Amen! Have a Blessed One!
