Proverbs 17:17 says "a friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity." In Jonathan, we see a true friend who was "born" for his friend's (David) adversity (I Samuel 19-20). Willing to put his friend above his family name and even possible selfish motives to be king himself one day (I Samuel 20:31), Jonathan displayed a rare form of humility that is scarcely found in today's world. Are you willing to put others above yourself (Philippians 2:3) and be someone's friend even during their hard times?
I am afraid of what Jesus would have to say to our generation (Luke 11:29-32). We live in a land of plenty and comfort, however, many in our nation have still not accepted Christ's free gospel message. In Luke 11:33-36, Jesus cuts to the heart of the matter by making the point that one is blind (thus their vision is "dark") because in their heart, that individual has not put their faith in God. Then Jesus gives six woes to the Pharisees (v. 42-52). Woe to us if we are not faithful to share the light-breaking gospel message!
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