In today’s passage, 1 Samuel 19–20, Saul repeatedly tries to kill David, but Jonathan risks his own standing to protect his friend, trusting the Lord’s sovereign plan.
Before you begin
Ask the Lord to give you a fresh sense of wonder as you read His Word. Pray for understanding and for an open, humble, obedient heart to receive what He wants to say to you.
Read
Review
Write a sentence or two about what you've just read. This could be a summary of the passage or an observation or highlight that stood out to you.
Reflect
Are you the kind of friend who values loyalty, truth, and God’s will above personal gain or comfort?
"When we worship and serve God alone, when we refuse to allow interruptions, inconveniences, and unwelcome circumstances to bury us in frustration and self-pity, we open the door for God’s power and glory to shine through." —Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth1
Respond
Write a short prayer, based on today’s reading. This could include praise, gratitude, personal confession, agreement with the truth, or a request for yourself or someone else.
1Heaven Rules, p. 111
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Takeaway Thought
What key verse or insight will you take with you into your day?