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Thursday, April 30, 2009

Psalm part 2:5

Psalm 29: God's Power Unveiled in Nature: A thunderstorm towers majestically above the Promised Land arousing David's praise and sparking the realization that it is the Lord who is enthroned in nature. Surely so Great a God is able to strengthen and bless His people.

Psalm 33: Praise for God's Faithfulness: The psalmist calls for spontaneous praise to God, the dependable creator and shaper of history. God has shown His loyalty to His people and God's people hope joyfully in Him.

Psalm 65: A Harvest Hymn: The forgiven praise God deeply aware of the awesome power He has exercised on their behalf and thankful for the agricultural abundance that brings His people prosperity.

Psalm 66: A Psalm of Thanksgiving: The community of faith praised God joyfully. The psalmist, representing the individual believer, commits himself to praise God and pray to Him.

Psalm 67: In Praise of God's Graciousness: The psalmist builds of the famous priestly blessing of Number. He asks that all God's people might continually praise Him and that God might continue to pour out His blessing on them.

Psalm 68: A Celebration of Triumph: David celebrates God's power and goodness before reviewing His historic acts on behalf of Israel. These culminate in God's choice of Jerusalem as the site of His sanctuary. The result of triumph is celebrated by God's people, who now call on Him to scatter their enemies and praise Him for His majestic rule.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Psalm part 2:4

Psalm 9: Praise to God for Vindication: God has displayed His righteousness and sovereignty by judging Israel's foreign enemies. Sure that God is known by His justices, David prays confidently for continuing relief from his enemies.

Psalm 8: God's Amazing Concern for Man: In view of God's Majesty and the vastness of creation His concern for human beings and gift of dominion over earth creatures utterly amazes David.

Psalm 19: Awe at God's Revelation: God has revealed Himself in His creation but has enriched us most through His revelation in scriptures. Only by studying and keeping Gods law can we keep from sinning.

Psalm 21: Thanksgiving after Battle: With victory won, the king rejoices in God's strength. In the assurance of future triumphs the king vows to continue to offer God praise.

Psalm 24: The Triumph of the King: The psalmist ponders the preparation of those who will accompany the King of Glory up God's holy hill and is caught up in a vision of the triumph of a king who is God himself.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Psalms part 2:3

Psalm 76: In Praise of Gods Power: Psalm God is known in His victories over Israel's enemies. His judgement teach people to fear Him and bow down.

Psalm 82: In Praise of Righteous Judgement: God is the universal judge and calls human judges to defend the rights of the helpless. Unjust human judges will be judged by God.

Psalm 84: Faith's Pilgrimage: The psalm expresses the yearnings and the prayers of a pilgrim approaching the Jerusalem temple. Each has a place here: longing, pilgrimage and prayer.

Psalm 92: Joy in God's Work: God's actions stimulate us to praise and convince us that the wicked will perish and the righteous be rewarded.

Psalm 112: The Path of Blessing: The psalmist lists not only the blessings won by those who keep God's commandments but the acts that secure them.

Psalm 115: A Call to Trust God: The psalmist ridicules Israel's trust in idols and calls passionately for return to faith in the Lord. Recommitment to God will surely bring blessing.

Monday, April 27, 2009

Psalms part 2:2

Psalm 40: Lament of a Dedicated Man: Deeply thankful for all God has done, David has fully dedicated himself to the Lord. Yet, David cries out for mercy, for even total commitment has not given him an easy life. Although poor and needy, David rejoices in the Lord, "my help and my deliver".

Psalm 49: A Meditation on Wealth and Wickedness: The psalmist announces he is about to solve one of life's perplexing riddles. The wicked who prosper materially are not really blessed, for they trust their wealth and die like animals, without hope. Ultimately the upright will rule, for God will take them to himself. Thus, the believer need not be envious when the ungodly man grow rich, for the doom of such men is sure.

Psalm 50: A vision of God's Heavenly Court: Asaph describes God's courtroom, where the wicked are indicated. The glorious judge takes his seat to judge his covenant people. they are examined on two issues: Formalism in worship and wickedness in their relationships with others. The psalmists vision is to warn God's people away from those actions which will most surely be judged.

Psalm 73: Pondering the Prosperity of the Wicked: Asaph confesses envy of the carefree life of the wicked in this world. He became bitter feeling his own commitment to godliness was all in vain. Then while worshiping, he realized the very prosperity of the wicked was "slippery ground" for they felt no need of God and were vulnerable to judgement. Suddenly Asaph felt foolish and relieved. He had God, now and forever. And having God as his portion far outweighs a carefree life.

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Psalms: Rightousness and Wickedness part 2:1

Psalm 1: The Way of the Righteous: A righteous person rejects the lifestyle of the wicked to find delight in God's law a choice which yields stability and prosperity. The wicked are vulnerable to destruction, for God supervise the outcome of mans moral choices.

Psalm 14: The Corrupt Fool: Because the human race is corrupt and foolish the godly take refuge in the Lord and long for his kingdom on earth.

Psalm 15: A Psalm of Fellowship: David describes the lifestyle of the believer who lives in intimate fellowship with the Lord and so derive strength.

Psalm 36: A Word about the Wicked: God gives David a word about the wicked. The righteous find relief in God's unfailing love. That love protects the upright from hostility of evil men.

Psalm 37: Trust in the Lord and Do Good: David teaches believers how to survive in the land of the wicked. a series of proverbs instructs us, giving way to promises that the wicked will be punished. God upholds the just, despite the intent of the wicked to harm them.

Psalm 39: Putting Pain in Perspective: Silent out of fear of the wicked, David asks God to help him sense the impermanence of life. Now, admitting his plan is due to his sins and honoring God for His justice, David's hope is restored and he prays to God for relief.

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Psalm part 1: 7

Psalm 120: This is a prayer for deliverance from the wicked that expresses Israels deep longing for peace.

Psalm 121: This psalm is an affirmations of confidence that God will watch over Israel and shelter His people from harm

Psalm 140: Against the Wicked: David calls to halt the plots of the wicked and penalize them severely, sure that He is commit ed to the righteous poor.

Psalm 143: A Prayer for Deliverance and Guidance: God's past faithfulness encourages David to call on the Lord to help against present enemies. He prays for God to act quickly, not only to deliver him, but also teach David to do God's will. For God to answer will bring honor to his name and be in character with His great love.

Psalm 144: Thanks for Future Blessing: David praises God for past victories and prays for his continuous intervention. David is sure God will act and the land will overflow with blessing.

Friday, April 24, 2009

Psalm part 1:6

Psalm 88: Lament for the Suffering: This psalm captures the grief of the suffering saint of every era. The psalmist shares his anguish and records his prayer. Despite his prayers he has suffered and felt despair all his life.

Psalm 91: Praise for Security: The psalmist testifies to the benefits of trust in God. God and His angels guard the believer and the Lord Himself promises protection.

Psalm 95: God, the Great King: The psalmist calls us to acknowledge the Lord as the great God above all others and to worship Him. We worship by hearing and responding obediently to His voice. Not to respond is to lose our opportunity for rest.

Psalm 108: Praise from the Confident: David praises God and expresses his confidence in God's great love. David prays for God's help in battle sure that with God we will gain the victory.

Psalm 109: A Prayer against the unrighteous: The psalmist asks God to act against those who have unjustly attacked him. He expresses his desire that the wicked be found guilty and suffer retribution. The psalmist' grim antagonism toward the wicked is seen to be justified as he describes the harm the wicked have done others. The psalm ends with an appeal for help against the wicked, who threaten and oppress the psalmist himself.

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Psalm part 1:5

Psalm 70: A Petition for Rescue: The brief urgent prayer appeals to God to respond in view of the psalmist's desperate need.

Psalm 71: The Testimony of the Aged: The psalmist speaks out of mature experience with the Lord. He prays for help but affirms his confidence in the One he has found faithful from his youth up..Although in danger, the psalmist will always have hope and will always praise God. Despite life's troubles, he counts on God to restore him and commits himself to a life of praise.

Psalm 77: Meditating When Distressed: Asaph is unable to find comfort even in prayer. He cannot understand why God seems unwilling to express His covenant love to Israel. Yet he finds the answer his troubled heart requires by meditating on God's mighty act for Israel at the time of the Exodus. God who unleashes His power redeem Israel will surely act for them again.

Psalm 83: Danger and Deliverance: Surrounding nations actively plot the destruction of Israel. The psalmist calls on God to act and deliver His people.

Psalm 86: Prayer of the Poor and Needy: David pleads his relationship with the Lord and God's character when he prays for holiness and protection.

Psalm part 1:4

Psalm 61: The Cry of the Faint: David confesses his weakness and seeks strength in God. His past experiences with God encourages him and he promises to praise God in the future.

Psalm 62: Rest in God: David finds rest in God from the turmoil caused by enemies. He affirms his trust in God and calls us to trust Him too. Because of who God is, we can trust Him.

Psalm 64: A Prayer for Protection: David prays for protection from enemies who plot against the godly. When God brings them to ruin, all will fear Him and the godly will rejoice.

Psalm 69: A Prayer for Deliverance: Surrounded by enemies, eager to destroy him, David reminds God that though a sinner he is suffering for the Lords sake. David begs God to rescue him and shares his despair. He once again asks the Lord to cause his enemies downfall and expresses his confidence tat God will act.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Psalm part 1:3

Psalm 35: A Cry for Justice; David calls God to come to his aid against his enemies who have attacked him without just cause. David prays God will not be an onlooker but will rescue him as justice requires, sure that He will be exalted in David's vindication.

Psalm 41: Blessing of the Merciful: This is an instructional palsm that teaches that God will bless the merciful even taking vengeance on their malicious enemies. God remains faithful and merits praise.

Psalm 43: A Song of Yearning and Praise: David yearns for God as his enemies taunt him. Although heavily weighed down he reminds himself to hope in God. He cries out to God for vindication, deeply disturbed by his enemies success, David determines to urgently seek Gods presence and finds renews assurance from God.'

Psalm 46: In Praise of Who is God is: God is praised for all the help He gives, His presence now and the future peace He will establish.

Psalm 55: The Anguish of Betrayal: David shares his dismay at betrayal by a close friend. He cries out to God to judge the wicked, but still cannot come to grips with the fact that one of his intimates has turned against him. Yet despite the terrible experience, David remains confident that the Lord will sustain him and so casts his cares on God.

Monday, April 20, 2009

Palms part 1:2

Psalm 13: Longing for Deliverance Now: Davids feels as if he is under pressure so he cries out to the Lord. No answer come fast, but David finds peace in the fact that Gods love is always loyal.

Psalm 17: A Plea for a Righteous Man: Davis is confident is his commitment to God as he remains deeply aware of the dangers faced by a righteous man in living in a sinful world. He is comforted in knowing that God will confront the wicked and comfort the righteous .

Psalm 23: The Shepherd Psalm: Using the images of a sheep in the care f a shepherd and of a guest in the home of generous host, David celebrates the security afforded by Gods protection.

Psalm 26: Prayer for a Righteous Man: David describes his blameless life as he appeals to God.

Psalm 28: A Cry for Mercy: Davis calls on God asking Him to show that He distinguishes between the wicked and the godly. Sure that God has heard his prayer, David then moves to praises.

Psalm 31: Exhortation of the Afflicted: David appeals to God, who is and has been his refuge. He feels his danger intensely, but continues to trust in God. Having experiences God's goodness. Davids exhorts "all his saints" to love and trust God.

Sunday, April 19, 2009

The Book of Psalms: the Troubled Soul part 1:1

Psalm 5: An Appeal to God's Character: David prays to God and is confident that He will answer. David come humbly to God since God can not stand arrogance and asks that he declare the wicked guilty and spread his protection over the righteous.

Psalm 6: A Plea for Mercy: Every faithful believer is sometimes disciplined by God. This Psalm show David feeling bad about this but ends with the happiness that God will accept David's prayer.

Psalm 7: A Call for God the Judge to Act: David, innocent of the slander charged by his enemies, calls God to vindicate him in punishing the wicked.

Psalm 10: The Cry of the Victim: The person who wrote this obviously has been victimized by wicked enemies and cried out to the Lord to act quickly.

Psalm 11: God Our Refuge: When David was given advise to flee from danger, David affirms God's righteousness and His sure judgment of the wicked.

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Responsibilities Divided

Now each of the duties appointed are divided up within each family. The division of the gatekeepers and appointment of the treasurer, judges, military commanders, officers over each tribe, store keepers, vineyards, supplies, animals, flocks and David's property are assigned.

Well then David gives this great speech to everyone and publicly appoints his son, Solomon, to be the next King once David dies. He give Solomon the Lord inspired handwritten instructions to Solomon how to build this new temple and reminds him that there is no fear as long as his trust is in the Lord.

David then generously give of his own silver and gold and ask his assemble who is willing to consecrate himself of the Lord by donating some of their possessions. Well, there was an incredible generosity from the Israelites. People were willing to give not only of their talents and time but of their belongings as they could. With that done, David give the Lord a public praise and prayer. As always David gives everything to the Lord. When we, like David, have complete trust in Gods ability to meet our needs, we too will be free to give generously.

Friday, April 17, 2009

National Convention

David counts the Levites now after a talk with God and lets them know that their duties will now changes. First of most of all they will no longer have to carry around the temple. tearing it down and putting it up. The temple will now have a more permanent home. Some of the new duties were to assist Aarons descendants in the servicing of the temple. Then the appointing starts. He then set up each families duties...gatekeepers, singers, musicians etc.

This is the kind of order that is Gods order. He does not work in a way that leaves things up in the air. He is organized and well thought out and put together, as we should be ourselves.

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Major Calamities

The next three years the Israelites find themselves in a famine due to Saul and the death of the Gibeonites. So David humbly asks them what he can do to make restoration with them, They asked him for seven of Saul's descendants. So David gave them what they asked for. Then David gets a bit too big for his britches and asks Joab, against his better judgement, to take a census of all men. Well, the Lord gets a little upset about this and gives David three choices for a punishment. 3 years famine, 3 months in the hands of him enemies, 3 days of plagues. He chose the plagues which ends up killing thousands of people.

David now feeling bad, buys up a threshing floor to build a permanent temple for the Lord in hopes that this will help stop these plagues.David is told that he will not be able to build this temple so he embarks on setting this all up for his son Solomon. You know our choices of wither good or evil can and will effect those around us as well as ourselves too.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Joab Advises Discretion

Now with David mourning his sons death who happens to also be his enemy, his men become discouraged, but Joab gives him some great advice to go and encourage his men which he does and all goes well. But the Mephebosheth, Saul's grandson, goes to meet King David and is extremely humble to David which gets David on his good side.

Barzilli is an old friend of Davids and David wants him to join him on is crossing of the Jordan, but both of them realize that he is too old so David choose Kimhan to cross over with himself. With all this he runs into Sheba who then starts to rebel against David so he send Amasa to summon Judah to kill Sheba. Well, unfortunately , Amasa took longer then David had given him so Joab ends up killing him.

As they move on in pursuit of Sheba, they find him in a city where there is a very wise woman. This woman then tells them that if they will stop trying to break down the walls, the people will deliver Sheba's head and fling it over the wall to them. I think one of the things to learn here is the fact that we can not get caught up in our jealousy or pride.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Absalom Defiels Concubines

Here is a man, Ahithopel, who's advise is usually well takes and good but now give terrible advice to Absalom. Well, then he goes to Hushai or more advice and being too late realizes that the advice of Ahithopel is bad. Now Ahithopel looks at this and commits suicide. Eventually David sends his troops out and of course wins. I found it funny that Absalom ends up dying by his own hand. He hands himself and then get finished off by others. I guess a fathers love never dies even if a child is rebellious.. because David mourned his sons death for a while.

Monday, April 13, 2009

Two years pass

Absalom is a extremely handsome, flawless man and unfortunately even today that sometimes can lead to problems. In his case it is just the part of his problem. He decided to go back to David, head down low and basically ask for forgiveness for murdering his brother, Davids son. Which he ends up getting from David. But once this forgiveness has taken place Absalons plan is set in motion and he tries to win the hearts of all the people so that he can become King and overthrow David. Well, once David hears wind of this he goes into exile in hopes that God will spare his life and allow him to stay king.

I love how this all plays out. First he meets with Zadock and finds him a bit indifferent to David. Then he meets ups with Ziba who love the King but then there is Shimi who not only hates king David, but throws rock, curses and dirt at him. But did you notice David's attitude. It remained the same calm attitude all the way through each meeting of each man. Even when he was getting cursed and hit he does not even raise his voice. He simply relies on God that if this be in Gods will then it should be done. Wow!

So here is what I see in these passages. First of all you have a son who is out of control and unfortunately grief and pain and sorrow always follow a parent around who neglect to control their kids at a young age and David;''s son is a perfect example of lack of control at a young age. However, as a Godly man David realizes and is really not doubting God when these bad times happen to him. He is ever so willing to accept Gods will. Boy oh boy, I wish I could say the same thing. There are many times I am accepting of it, but then there are those times I fight it with ever inch of my body! How about you?

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Absaloms Rebellion

Remember how Nathan said there would be trouble in Davids paradise at home? Well, here it is. His son Amnon rapes his half sister Tamar. Then his brother Absalom consoles her and plots to kill Amnon. he does not tell anyone about this plan for two whole years. Talk about pre-meditated murder! hen he and the other sons of David go together for a meal, Absalom's servants kill Amnon.

Anger and revenge is NO WAY to live life. Here Absalom stewed over this for two years. Yes two years. Think about those two years. Who lived those two years happy? Absalom or Amnon? Yea, I know Amon got it in the end, but for two years Absalom was miserable! Revenge is a miserable existence and really is ind of the opposite of forgiveness! Don't you think?

As a parent we need to make sure we teach this to our kids. We need to show them their wrong and show them God's way is the right way! When Amnon humiliated and tormented his sister that is where the interception should have started. It is hard to balance family and a job and try to get all the siblings to get along, but if we teach our kids Jesus' way we have a stronger chance of them turning out OK. Oh, and not being too busy with life that we don't see what is going on right before our eyes!

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Fast Ends Upon Death

It is sad his child had to die, but sin is sin and punishment id just coming from God no matter how unfair it may seem at the time. I did love David's attitude about weeping for his child. He said once he is dead he is gone and mourning and weeping will never bring him back!

Then we move forward to David defeating the surrounding nations. But when he goes in the Moabites, it is a very strange way to pick and choose who will live and who will die, but David did what he had to to fulfill his destiny as the King and to protect his people and take control of all the trade routes and borders etc.

Friday, April 10, 2009

Period of the Wars

David now has to put his fists up in a fight for his kingdom so that his people will be faithful. David's men obviously loved him so much that did not want to see him dies, so they told him to no long fight on the front lines of each battle.

It's too bad that King Hanun did not trust the fact that David was being truthful to him and decided to humiliate David's men. We do this all the time. We question a persons motives, a person gestures, their look, their kindness even their words. We tend to think,"What do they want from me?" or "Am I safe?" Why do we do this. Why do we have a hard time accepting a person and taking them at face value. Not every person in this world is out to get us!!!!

Oh, how sin can take us over!!!! Just look at David and Bathsheba. Not only does he have an adulterous sexual affair but then he has her husband killed and then marries her after he gets her pregnant. And of course the things David did "displeased the Lord!" Yup, I am sure it did! But here it is...David admitted his sin, in his heart and soul felt remorseful and then asked for forgiveness!.

Why do we do this to ourselves? We sin over and over and over again. Day after day, minute after minute. We know the consequences, yet we still do it. PRAISE GOD for such a loving and forgiving God. All we have to do is ask for forgiveness from our hearts!

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Davidic Covenant

Aha, I was right about Michal. So because of her unfaithfulness, she died with out children. David tries and succeeds to find the child of Jonathan as to keep his promise to his dear friend. once he finds him he gives him all the land that once was his!

Now David gets the promise from God to extend his bloodline forever. God with discipline other Kings in that line of course.

The Davidic Covenant which I believe echoed later in the fulfillment of Jesus Christ. But what is really cool here is David expresses his thanks to God in prayer. But not prayer in David's will but in Gods will be done!

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

The Arks Return

David's first attempt to bring the Ark back to Jerusalem miserably failed so he decided to try once more but this time.... according to the rules set forth by Moses. He now puts together a band, military, priests, choir, elders and of course himself. Ahhh, but Michal finds David displeasing. Now I am not 100% sure why, but I speculate that she was disappointed with his out burst of singing and dancing. After all he was a King now.

But I look at it as David's heart was in the right place. He was there celebrating God and all his glory. But Michal's heart was in the wrong place. She was all worried about the wrong things.

David’s success all stems from the fact that he himself worships God. He loves God and does as He instructs him. Where I think Michal's heart was not putting God first, but looks (in a way) first.

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

David Captures Jerusalem

So David's next move was to bring the Ark back to it’s home, but on the way a man named Uzzah touches it and is struck dead. Now David is a bit scared and decided to have Obed-Edom house it temporarily.

You know the question arises of why Uzzah died. He was only trying to save the Ark from falling. Was his death fair? The point here is that God is holy and awesome and is NEVER to be taken lightly whatever motives you may have. His death was a lesson to Israel to FOLLOW THE RULES!

Monday, April 6, 2009

David Becomes King

After Saul's death his son Ish-Bosheth became the new leader. Between him and David there were little battles here and there. Abner finally gets tried of Ish-Bosheth and goes over to David’s side. But Joab decides to murder Abner which David publicly humiliates Joab and then executes him for bring vengeful.

Abner's personal ambition stood in the way of David and Israel’s destiny. He delayed in doing what was right. We cannot let our ambitions block the fulfillment of someone else’s potential!

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Samuels Spirit

Notice the Lord did not answer Saul so what does he do? Goes to a witch. Don’t we all really do the same thing in a way? When God does not answer, we quickly go and do our own thing instead of waiting on God. Saul knew he was wrong for doing so and that’s why he concealed himself. When he has Samuels spirit brought back, it is more of an "I told you so" conversation then anything else. Then instead of being captured he decided to kill himself with his own sword. Then ---gross--- the Philistines be-head him and nail him to the wall along with his sons.

I have to say, Jabesh taking the bodies down and burning then was a very brave thing to do considering where he was and then he brought them to David. I am still a little confused on why he decided to kill Jabesh. I sort of understand. Saul was the King that killed. Anyway, David put aside all of Saul's flaws and while mourning celebrated Saul's strengths. Very Cool!

Saturday, April 4, 2009

Death of Samuel

Today's reading, well, lets just say I read it twice and I am in one of those moods where nothing I read really sticks or is comprehended. So sorry if this writing has no real meat!

The big thing I pulled away was the fact that David did not kill Saul even though he had a chance. One of the most difficult things to do in life is to do the right thing and to wait on God instead of doing what we want for our own pleasure.

Friday, April 3, 2009

Doeg Kills Priest of Nob

Can you believe Doeg kills all the priests from Saul? Saul sees the priests act as conspiracy so he has them all murdered. But luckily one escapes and goes with David. However I find it funny that David say "The man who seeks to kill you want to kills me to. Stay with me and you will be safe." Okay Dokay, that makes sense?!?! David of course knew he was going to be safe and Abathar, being a priest must have known the same.

How many times in our own lives have we jumped to conclusions about what someone did, put together ideas, judged and then persecuted then only later to find out we were dead wrong?! I guess no act, like Saul's or even the priests, can really be understood until we really Know the Person and the Motives of that person! Right? Right! Another words.....don't pre-judge someone just by their cover. Get to know then first!

Thursday, April 2, 2009

TRUE Friendship

Here we go again with jealousy. Oooo, how it works on a persona heart. Saul's jealousy towards David is all started with a song the Israelites sing about David. The jealousy increases so much he wants David dead. Thank God Jonathan has befriended David, If it were not for him David just might have been dead.

We all do it. Get jealous over someones success. But it all stems from insecurity. And those insecurities are NOT from God. Anger, Envy, Fear, Jealousy. Ar any of these thing in your hear right now that you have to work on? Then it's time we pray about it and ask the Lord to help us take these sorrowful things out of our lives and to help us be a bit more like Jonathan. You know he had just as much of a reason to be jealous towards David. Come on. I feel that Saul cared for David as much or maybe more then he did his own son. And Jonathan knew in his heart that David would someday be King not him. That's is for sure room for jealousy, but not one word is mentioned as of yet about Jonathan being jealous.

Then the best thing happened to that friendship. It got tested. A sign of a true friendship is through those tests. Can it endure, can the Friend be trusted? Will, they really there for each other when you REALLY need them. In times of stress and depression it is important to have Friend who are LOYAL and TRUSTWORTHY!. Especially right now in this economy. If you have a friend who owns a business and you can use their service....use them not some outsider.

I have had too many times in my/husbands business where friends have used outsiders for their business transaction instead of us. It hurts more then you can imagine and it shows the true sign of where that friends heart is. How loyal and trustworthy they really are. Now do not get me wrong if a friend goes to you before hand and says they are not comfortable using your service because you are friends (wierd as it may sounds to some of us) fine, but to use another cell phone company, or car repair or real estate agent or day care or hair stylist etc in place of your friend....where is the loyalty?

Jonathan was loyal to David and trustworthy to be his friend and not lie and do for him as if he were his blood brother. That is what friendships are all about. Do you think David and Jonathan's friendship would have been the same if he would not have been so loyal. No! Deep in David's heart he would never feel like he could trust him again. Where is your friendships? Are you loyal and trustworthy? Are you "Best friends" loyal and trustworthy? Would they or you be there for each other in tough times? Some questions to ponder and think about!