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Day 2 – Community
When David’s situation was the most dangerous, he needed to have the most trust. At his most helpless moment he was forced to wait and trust that both Jonathan and God would help him escape life-threatening circumstances.
It can be absolutely terrifying when we are put in situations that are completely beyond our control and ability to understand. And most of the time we are unable to predict the outcome of these situations. Everyone knows what that’s like, and it probably doesn’t take much effort to remember a time when you’ve felt this way.
• What is your initial response to having to wait on God?
• How should we handle times of waiting when we are literally forced to trust God?
• Is there anything that we can do to make times of waiting easier?
Chapter 18 talks about Jonathan and David’s close friendship, and at the end of Chapter 20 they are forced to say goodbye to each other forever so that David can flee the country. In order to save his own life, David had to part ways with his best friend. Yet, despite their grieved parting, there is an element of hope between the two men as they reflected upon promises of the future.
• Have you ever had to give up something you loved for your own good?
• How can we find hope in those situations?
What does it matter? How can we learn from those experiences and how can it affect us or others in the future?
Austin Williams | Junior | BFA Theatre Performance
When David’s situation was the most dangerous, he needed to have the most trust. At his most helpless moment he was forced to wait and trust that both Jonathan and God would help him escape life-threatening circumstances.
It can be absolutely terrifying when we are put in situations that are completely beyond our control and ability to understand. And most of the time we are unable to predict the outcome of these situations. Everyone knows what that’s like, and it probably doesn’t take much effort to remember a time when you’ve felt this way.
• What is your initial response to having to wait on God?
• How should we handle times of waiting when we are literally forced to trust God?
• Is there anything that we can do to make times of waiting easier?
Chapter 18 talks about Jonathan and David’s close friendship, and at the end of Chapter 20 they are forced to say goodbye to each other forever so that David can flee the country. In order to save his own life, David had to part ways with his best friend. Yet, despite their grieved parting, there is an element of hope between the two men as they reflected upon promises of the future.
• Have you ever had to give up something you loved for your own good?
• How can we find hope in those situations?
What does it matter? How can we learn from those experiences and how can it affect us or others in the future?
Austin Williams | Junior | BFA Theatre Performance
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This 40 day prayer plan was written by students, faculty and staff at Belmont University as a daily devotional for incoming freshmen. Each day guides and encourages new college students in their faith in Jesus Christ through the word of God and the sincere thoughts, seasoned advice and honest prayers of the contributing authors. May these words help you grow in your love for God and your love for others!
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