Support What Is Right

Note from today’s Bible reading: 1 Samuel 21-24

After Saul was rejected as king (1 Samuel 15:23), Samuel anointed David to be the next ruler of Israel (1 Samuel 16:13). This led Saul to try to kill David.

However, Saul’s son Jonathan did not have the same attitude toward David as his father had. Their close friendship led them to make a covenant with one another (1 Samuel 18:1-3). Later when Saul was pursuing David, Jonathan found David and encouraged him. He said to David, “Do not be afraid, because the hand of Saul my father will not find you, and you will be king over Israel and I will be next to you; and Saul my father knows that also” (1 Samuel 23:17).

Jonathan was willing to support the one his father hated and gave up any claim he had to the throne. As the king’s son, he would be next in line to rule over the people. Yet he knew that David was to be the king. He did not allow selfish pride or family loyalty to prevent him from choosing the right side.

So support what is right. Even if it may be advantageous from a worldly perspective, upholding something contrary to God’s will is not worth it. Even if we need to stand against our own family, it is better to choose the side the Lord has chosen.