We rejoice in the hope that one day, when He appears, we shall be like Him for we shall see Him as he is, and He will be our joy as we know Him in a way that we couldn't even fathom right now.
Looking back to look forward.
God cares about what nations to do each other. Do we?
"The righteous shall live by faith." God's people make it through whatever they're going through as they steadfastly trust him.
God's sovereignty often surprises us. Are we okay with that?
It matters what we look at—but even more, it matters how we see.
God does not need defending; we do need to trust Him.
God does not want some sacrifice here and there. He wants our lives.
Instead of "go and do likewise," today's passage causes us to reflect on the way that selfish thoughtlessness brings suffering to us and others—and how Jesus is our rescue.
Jonathan trusted God and then took thoughtful, deliberate action. What can we learn from him about ourselves—and our Saviour?
The point of this chapter is that there is no such thing as a "small" disobedience. There is no such thing as tiny sin. There are no circumstances, however dire, that justify disobedience.
This is why God will not forsake His people.