ASLC Devotions -- Monday

1 Samuel 20:1-23, 35-42

Part of the style of these devotions has been to take a verse or two or three from the lessons appointed for the day. We then reflect on these verses for a couple of paragraphs and hopefully raise either a point or a question for you to think about throughout the day. Our hope is always to connect scripture with daily life -- beyond Sunday morning. Occasionally, though, the scripture appointed for the day shares a message that doesn't come from a verse or two (at least easily!). Such is the case with today's scripture.

From 1 Samuel 20, we hear the story of the friendship between Jonathan and David, and how David protected Jonathan. I invite you to read the passage referenced at the top of the devotion, and to think about the gifts of relationship that God has given to all of us. We are called to be in relationship with one another, and to care for each other other. Few of us will travel to a field and shoot arrows as a signal of safety or departure, but we show one another signs of care and compassion -- or, sadly, we set off signs that we don't care for one another. Let our goal and our hope be that the signs we show to one another are those of care and compassion. 

Peace,

Pastor Jenn

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