The Word for today: 1 Samuel 17:55 to 19:24Jonathan, as Saul's son, would someday be the king of Israel. So he wore the royal robe which marked him as the prince of Israel.
But God rejected King Saul because of his disobedience and chose David as king.
Jonathan recognized David as the rightful king by willingly relinquishing the outer garments and instruments that had signified his position as prince of Israel and heir to the throne:
Jonathan took off the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his tunic, and even his sword, his bow and belt (1). "You will be king over Israel, and I will be second to you." (2)
In the same way, in the New Testament, John the Baptist recognizes that Jesus must become greater and greater; I must become less and less (3).
Like Jonathan and John the Baptist, you will take yourself off the throne and install Jesus as king. Every day, more and more, He will become the central issue in your life.
(1) 1 Samuel 18:4; (2) 1 Samuel 23:17; (3) John 3:3
Click to listen to audio clip from 6/21/2009 Cross-Ties Bible Class:
"Jonathan and John the Baptist"
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