1 Samuel 17:55-58; 1 Samuel 18:1-9
David, the victor, stands once more before the king, holding the giant’s head in his hand. And we see with astonishment that Saul no longer knows whose son he is. There is a similar blindness with regard to the Lord Jesus. The Jews knew neither Him nor His Father (John 8:19). And it is still so today, even in Christian countries, that many people do not recognise Jesus as truly the Son of God (John 4:14-15).
For Jonathan, on the other hand, there is no question about David. The one who has just delivered Israel in such an amazing way, can only be the LORD’s anointed. And his soul is knit with David’s, not just because of thankfulness or of admiration, but by a bond of love which is intimate and personal. What a beautiful example for the believer, who not only rejoices in his salvation but loves the One who has saved him. And love is a sentiment which shows itself in deeds. Jonathan strips himself of the tokens of his power and his glory, to give them to David, the one he loves. Are we ready to do as much? Have we acknowledged Jesus our Saviour as the One who has every right over our hearts and our possessions?