PRAYER - "When Actions Speak"
Jonathan and his armourbearer sneaked away from Saul, into a pass overlooking the Philistines. "...it may be that the LORD will work for us: for there is no restraint to the LORD to save by many or by few." Jonathan would attract their attention. If they called him up, it meant God would deliver them into his hands. The Philistines yelled, "Come up to us!" An earthquake shook. Jonathan and friend slew twenty men immediately. Before sundown, all Israel fought and won a great victory. Sometimes, actions do the praying.
1 Samuel 14:23 - "...the LORD saved Israel that day."
PRINCIPALS - "Israel Rescues Jonathan from Saul"
The Philistines terrified Saul. He called a fast, cursing anyone who ate that day. Jonathan was in battle, so did not know. When Saul learned that Jonathan had eaten, he swore by God, "...thou shalt surely die, Jonathan." But justice vanquishes fools and their folly.
1 Samuel 14:45 - "...the people said unto Saul, Shall Jonathan die, who hath wrought this great salvation in Israel? God forbid: as the LORD liveth, there shall not one hair of his head fall to the ground; for he hath wrought with God this day. So the people rescued Jonathan, that he died not."
