David and Jonathan had a brotherhood friendship unmatched by most friendships. Jonathan denied himself and gave up his privileges to be king. David’s devotion to his friend was driven by gratitude for what Jj afghan recognized as God’s provision and leadership in his life. May we live others as Christ wants us to. May we look for those who God is providing right in front of us, that we may influence them to love our Lord completely.
“These are our great cloud of witnesses; they taught us faith. Notice that with their actions, they showed us what it means to believe. What kind of disciples is the gospel meant to create naturally? The answer is people like these, whose faith embraced following their Lord. Without this kind of faith demonstrated by obedience, can a person really please God (see Hebrews 11:6)?
The lesson here is clear: Faith that doesn't result in action isn't faith, but something less. The apostle James, the half-brother of Jesus, wrote, "What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have
faith but has no deeds? ... In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead" (James 2:14,17).
Jesus, "the author and perfecter of our faith" (Hebrews 12:2), taught James about faith. He demonstrated it by obeying in spite of the shame and suffering he faced and endured on the cross.” - Bill Hull, The Complete Book on Discipleship
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