Jonathan - A King That Never Ruled

 

As an apparent heir to the throne, Jonathan supported David in all loyalty without recourse to the perceived threat that David will rule over the kingdom instead of him. This trait is at variance to the craze for power and position in contemporary times.

He could have corroborated with his father in getting David out of the way, after all he had many things to gain if that was his leaning. Rather he accepted David as the anointed one, his aspiration is therefore subjected to the will of the Father - God. Saul had erred from that relationship.

It is highly likely that Jonathan had a solid relationship with the Father as exemplified by his confidence in God in 1 Sam 14: 6.

If we share parentage with God as His children, and we indeed see each other as brothers and sisters, then believers should not be found orchestrating the fall of anyone. 

Love works no ill. 

But is that not a common occurrence today? It is time to repent!

Now, back to Jonathan.

Once upon a time, when Israel was at war with the Philistines in Gibeah. King Saul and the rest of the army lacked the right strategy to defeat the Philistines. Jonathan broke out of the rank with his armor bearer to face the enemy alone. His confidence was that God cannot be restrained to save by many or few. They eventually defeated the enemy. A good king knows when to take the battle to the enemy, especially when his confidence is centered on God and his leading while doing so.

Jonathan was so genuine that his armor bearer stuck with him in all loyalty. A good king commands the loyalty of his followers without cohesion. His love for David was unrivaled, seeking his good without any selfish motive. How many kings today love from the heart and not from their lips? If he was a king, he would have served brilliantly.

Jonathan is a hero, both in strength and character! 

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