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David, Jonathan and Saul
David:
The story of Jonathan and David of true friendship. Even though Jonathan and David were potential rivals for the kingdom, they both were devoted to each other. Jonathan recognized that his own father has lost favor with the Lord because of disobedience, and that David was to be anointed the next King. 1 Samuel 18:3 states “Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.” Their bond was that of brothers bound by love and respect for each other. Even after King Saul sought the life of David, Jonathan remained true to his beloved friend, and David in returned vowed not to seek revenge on Saul’s family once David became King.
In contrast, the relationship with Saul was not so pleasant. Saul became jealous of David popularity with the people. He felt threatened, and bitter. He sought to kill David on more than one occasion. In comparison, David refused to harm Saul in any way. There were two times when David had found Saul asleep, and had the opportunity to kill Saul. It must have been tempting to do it, because Saul was hunting him down. But David recognized that even though Saul had lost the support of God, he was still anointed as King. David recognized that it was God’s job to remove Saul from the throne, not his.
Today we have the “Lord’s anointed”. He is our prophet, seer and revelator. He was chosen, prepared and called by God. He speaks to us under the direction of the Lord. It is God’s job to remove him from that seat, no one else. We must support, sustain, love and respect him just as Jonathan did for David. Our anointed leader today is President Thomas S Monson. By supporting and sustaining our prophet, we recognize that he speaks to us for the Lord, and that he is truly called of God.
In contrast, the relationship with Saul was not so pleasant. Saul became jealous of David popularity with the people. He felt threatened, and bitter. He sought to kill David on more than one occasion. In comparison, David refused to harm Saul in any way. There were two times when David had found Saul asleep, and had the opportunity to kill Saul. It must have been tempting to do it, because Saul was hunting him down. But David recognized that even though Saul had lost the support of God, he was still anointed as King. David recognized that it was God’s job to remove Saul from the throne, not his.
Today we have the “Lord’s anointed”. He is our prophet, seer and revelator. He was chosen, prepared and called by God. He speaks to us under the direction of the Lord. It is God’s job to remove him from that seat, no one else. We must support, sustain, love and respect him just as Jonathan did for David. Our anointed leader today is President Thomas S Monson. By supporting and sustaining our prophet, we recognize that he speaks to us for the Lord, and that he is truly called of God.






