"Now Saul spoke to Jonathan his son and to all his servants, that they should kill David; but Jonathan, Saul's son, delighted greatly in David. So Jonathan told David, saying, 'My father seeks to kill you. Therefore please be on your guard until morning, and stay in a secret place and hide...and I will speak with my father about you'....Thus Jonathan spoke well of David to Saul his father....So Saul heeded the voice of Jonathan, and Saul swore, 'As the LORD lives, he shall not be killed.' "
I Samuel 19:1-2, 3b, 4a, 6
Jonathan took the position of mediator between Saul and David, and he saved David's life. Mediators fill an important role, but the job is not easy because the mediator risks alienation by both parties -- even death. Jonathan was willing to take the risk. And despite the pig-headedness of Saul, he listened to and heeded the voice of reason. Sometimes, I have tunnel vision and get so stuck in my own way that I will not listen to advice. Some people call me stubborn; I tend to consider myself faithful to my word, reliable, consistent!!! The truth is, I need to be more flexible and listen to the voice of reason. Moreover, I am so grateful for the Great Mediator -- the Man Christ Jesus -- Who "delights greatly" in me, and Who intercedes for me to save my life (see I Timothy 2:5).
Today's Thought: Mediator is a tough job, but so very necessary.
Have a mediating day. Love you.
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