tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445254029919038335.post3726448903231573202..comments2023-09-13T05:22:09.020-04:00Comments on Joy in The Truth: A Jonathan Kind of FriendSharon Sloanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10578787930211780461noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445254029919038335.post-20031484115805911752010-10-22T08:26:45.468-04:002010-10-22T08:26:45.468-04:00The Word of God is so rich, no matter what topic w...The Word of God is so rich, no matter what topic we're taking about! Sharon, I certainly see you as a Jonathan type friend. You are kind, loyal and giving ... you speak what builds others up - a real treasure!<br /><br />Blessings ~ RachelRachel Olsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14666181671944102358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445254029919038335.post-76265845261251490932010-10-21T07:46:27.302-04:002010-10-21T07:46:27.302-04:00I love Jonathan and David's relationship. Tha...I love Jonathan and David's relationship. Thank you for sharing on this. <br /><br />These two differences are so, so important in our walks with God and really resonate with me today:<br /><br />"Jonathan rejoiced in the truth, and he trusted.<br />Saul followed his own ways. He was suspicious and not trusting.<br /><br />Jonathan was a servant.<br />Saul wanted to be served."<br /><br />Really nice job pinpointing these characteristics!Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05860686533464738932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445254029919038335.post-8742158152701893812010-10-20T21:22:01.361-04:002010-10-20T21:22:01.361-04:00I agree with Vicki - I never realized this about J...I agree with Vicki - I never realized this about Jonathan and now I am eager to go to the Bible and find out! Great devotion.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16089751546796278944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445254029919038335.post-23822784861360634632010-10-20T19:19:51.352-04:002010-10-20T19:19:51.352-04:00This is great! I love your post and it has inspir...This is great! I love your post and it has inspired me to go to the word and study Jonathan. He is the kind of friend I want to be. You presented it beautifully.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445254029919038335.post-92035062053475173772010-10-20T16:43:29.670-04:002010-10-20T16:43:29.670-04:00Loved this in '08, love it now!! Thank you fo...Loved this in '08, love it now!! Thank you for sharing the wisdom you glean from the Lord and His Word!! Appreciate you so much. Love, SamFields of goldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15457644546416951982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445254029919038335.post-61335959892430039182010-10-20T11:42:30.206-04:002010-10-20T11:42:30.206-04:00Beautiful post! I love the way you contrasted Saul...Beautiful post! I love the way you contrasted Saul and Jonathan. I think we all strive to be that kind of friend, praise God for such a wonderful biblical example.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12591157899056614985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445254029919038335.post-73561639231546967542008-11-21T11:27:00.000-05:002008-11-21T11:27:00.000-05:00Sharon, I love this! Thank you for your insight a...Sharon, I love this! Thank you for your insight and for sharing. I just passed this post on to one of my dearest "Jonathans". <BR/><BR/>Blessings and big hugs, <BR/>SamanthaFields of goldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15457644546416951982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445254029919038335.post-13237058664434368732008-11-17T19:50:00.000-05:002008-11-17T19:50:00.000-05:00Just thought I'd let you know that I mentioned/lin...Just thought I'd let you know that I mentioned/linked to you today about your son's project.<BR/><BR/>I do like this post. Jonathon type friends are so needed!Amy L Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07411525703683054659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445254029919038335.post-68172982236744569822008-11-17T18:15:00.000-05:002008-11-17T18:15:00.000-05:00A very meaningful post...defining friendship.A very meaningful post...defining friendship.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04238679303715431171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445254029919038335.post-74260722947886161742008-11-16T18:30:00.000-05:002008-11-16T18:30:00.000-05:00Sharon - I love this post, devotional, whatever yo...Sharon - <BR/><BR/>I love this post, devotional, whatever you want to call it...it speaks to my heart. This blessed my spirit.<BR/><BR/>As I venture out into friendships that God has ordained in my life, I am ever cognizant of the power of a Jonathan friend. I pray with every fiber of my being that I am one of those friends to others and where I fall short, the Lord will show me how to fill the gap. I pray for these friends in my life and am so very grateful when the Lord directs my steps and the steps of others to me.<BR/><BR/>You are a Jonathan friend and I am so very, completely thankful for you and the faithful God you serve in all that you do.<BR/><BR/>I love you!<BR/>HeatherHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089748446952275001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445254029919038335.post-13361619392894049892008-11-15T01:08:00.000-05:002008-11-15T01:08:00.000-05:00Hi Sharon - No problem about the award. I complete...Hi Sharon - No problem about the award. I completely understand. I'm always torn between will someone not want to be included and will someone be offended if I don't include them. That's why I always leave the rules out. LOL!<BR/><BR/>Have a great weekend!Ediehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11154092288646304188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445254029919038335.post-60731345428710499722008-11-14T21:07:00.000-05:002008-11-14T21:07:00.000-05:00Sounds like a great bible study Sharon. I have tho...Sounds like a great bible study Sharon. I have thought about Jonathan's comittment to his friendship before and always amazed. I too want to be a Jonathan kind of friend.Ediehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11154092288646304188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445254029919038335.post-50714147439010506892008-11-14T15:19:00.000-05:002008-11-14T15:19:00.000-05:00What a beautiful post!Our Jonathan has a heart aft...What a beautiful post!<BR/><BR/>Our Jonathan has a heart after his namesake. We are so proud to see these very characteristics being built up in him. His heart teaches me so much about mine. God has used him to teach our family many things and we love the story of Jonathan and David - the preciousness of friendship. The same preciousness our love for God must resemble to others. That we cherish His gift of friendship to us that we walk around with it honorably!<BR/><BR/>I love what you said - I want to bring my heart before the Lord asking Him to make a Jonathan kind of friend! AMEN!<BR/><BR/>Big hugs to you!<BR/>Love,<BR/>JillAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17247824698674815568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445254029919038335.post-82316550183187586082008-11-14T13:08:00.000-05:002008-11-14T13:08:00.000-05:00As the child of an alcoholic & mentally ill mo...As the child of an alcoholic & mentally ill mother, I also see that the sins of the father do not have to be passed on to the son (per se). I can be a Jonathan, even if I had a Saul for a mother.<BR/><BR/>And I love the Lord so much for encouraging me with that today.<BR/><BR/>Finding much encouragement from you with ever visit. Thank you.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00458659497370768232noreply@blogger.com