Loyal Son and Brave Soldier

Jonathan evidently knew his God well. He no doubt knew that in the past,Jehovah had helped his people enemies who vastly outnumbered them. Sometimes he had even used a single individual to bring victory. (Judges 3:31; 4:1-23; 16:23-30) So Jonathan knew that it was neither the numbers nor the strength nor the weaponry of God's servants that mattered; it was their faith. In faith, then, Jonathan let Jehovah determine whether he and his armor-bearer should attack the outpost; he chose a sign by which Jehovah could signal approval. With that approval secured, Jonathan fearlessly forged ahead.

Note two facets of Jonathan's faith. First, he had profound awe for his God, Jehovah. He knee that God Almighty does not depend on human strength in order to 

accomplish his purposePs, yet Jehovah delights  in blessing faithful servants who serve him. (2 Chronicles 16:9)Second, Jonathan sought evidence of Jehovah's approval our o before he took action. Today, we do not seek supernatural signs from our God in order  to verify that he approves of our course of action. Withe the entire inspired Word of God at hand, we have all we need in order to discern God's will.(2Timorhy 3:16) Do we consult the Bible carefully beforealing beforealing importtant decisions? If so, we show that we care about God's more than ourn our own- much like Jonathan.

Next time: Loyal Son and Brave Soldier.