Running from the Edge

David is again being hunted down by Saul and goes to his trusted friend Jonathon for help. Jonathon assures David that Saul is NOT seeking his life; Jonathon is convinced that his father would not do anything without first confiding in him. David persists, however, and says, "There is only a step between me and death." Have you ever been there? Maybe not literally, but do you ever have those seasons of life where you feel right at the edge of death in your soul? Jonathon comes through for David in this moment, when he needs support so desperately. He and Jonathon construct a plan for determining whether Saul really is after David and a way for Jonathon to get word to David. You can read as the two are planning that David is apprehensive of whether Jonathon will actually stand for him - not because he is doubting Jonathon's integrity, but because of the trust it will require out of Jonathon toward a fugitive who has nothing to offer him. As David predicted Saul does prove his anger and deceit so that Jonathon is convinced he is seeking David's life. He meets with David and the two share a moment of true trust and love as Jonathon again swears to be loyal to David all their lives. David weeps at the outpouring of Jonathon's trust and that he would risk his life to stand for David. Just by being there for David, Jonathon pulls him back from the edge of death and gives him hope that someone, somewhere, is living out God's hope in him. This morning I pray as I run that I will see the people in my life that are standing for me...that believe in me against all odds...that sacrifice for my good...that see God and His work in me. I pray that I will be worthy of their hope in me and live with integrity by God's strength. I pray for a good run through this life.