【１ Samuel 19:4】

「Thus Jonathan spoke well of David to Saul his father,

　and said to him,

　"Let not the king sin against his servant,

　against David, because he has not sinned against you,

　and because his works have been very good toward you.」　

　King Saul, consumed by jealousy, sought to kill David. David repeatedly overcame this peril. Saul's son Jonathan defended David and pleaded with his father Saul. Yet Saul's attitude did not change; he relentlessly pursued David. In the end, David was not killed. King Saul and Jonathan both died in battle against the Philistines on Mount Gilboa. Saul, who accumulated small sins and did not repent, died. David, who committed a great sin but repented immediately, became a man beloved by God.

May we be those who pour out our hearts before the Lord today as well...　　

God bless you.   See you next week.