Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—1 Samuel 20:12-17
by: Kennedy Ochs.
Jonathan’s love for David caused him to make a covenant with his friend. He made promises to David and asked for promises from David in return. It cost Jonathan dearly to keep his promises—the trust of his father, his right to the throne, even the risk of personal peril. We must honor the promises that we make with our friends. Our word is worth a great deal. When we invite God into the promises we make, then the worth of our word is multiplied. We invite His accountability as well as His strength into the covenant. We are supported in following through and guided in ensuring we do our best.