DAILY READINGS: 2 Samuel 12; Habakkuk 3; Romans 16
Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was upon him, and gave it to David, and his garments, even to his sword, and to his bow, and to his girdle. 1 Samuel 18:4
Because of his love for David, Jonathan surrendered much to him, but sadly, not all. Jonathan never gave his shoes to David, and that is significant. He was prepared to give much but was not prepared to tread the path that David trod. We read, “David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house” (1 Sam. 23:18). So it is in our day. There are many who protest their love for Christ and who are prepared to give Him things that do not demand the deepest sacrifice—themselves. Do we share in His reproach? —W. H. Burnett
All to Jesus I surrender; now I feel the sacred flame.
O the joy of full salvation! Glory, glory, to his name! —J. W. Van De Venter