THE PILGRIMS GUIDE
THURSDAY JULY 30, 2026
RECOGNISING AND HONOURING GOD'S GRACE ON OTHERS
A WORD FROM THE WORD:
"Then Jonathan said to David, 'Go in peace, since we have both sworn in the name of the LORD, saying, ‘May the LORD be between you and me, and between your descendants and my descendants, forever.’ So he arose and departed, and Jonathan went into the city." 1 Samuel 20:42 NKJV.
The purpose of some stories written in the Scripture are intent to draw your attention and change your mindset. Here was Jonathan, the crown prince of Israel and heir-apparent to the throne, yet he clearly understood that God had chosen David, his friend, to be the king of Israel and not him, he was not taken over by the spirit of competition or jealousy, rather, he chose to recognise and honour God's grace on his friend, David, and genuinely supported him to fulfil God's plan without much ado, and was comfortable being next to him and planning on ways to outwit his own father's evil schemes against David.
Jonathan so supported David that Saul his father surnamed him 'evil son' (1 Samuel 20:30 NIRV).
So many of us need to free ourselves from the unnecessary headaches of the useless competitions we have gotten ourselves into. Can we just accept the simple fact that we cannot all be "King" and enjoy peace?
God has called some people to an assignment that He didn't call you and has therefore equipped them with the grace He has not given you. The smartest and simplest thing to do is to recognise the grace of God upon such people and support them to fulfil their God-given assignment, rather than competing with them. You cannot compete with grace and win, only fools attempt such a wastful ventures.
Another point is this, it is easy for many to recognise the grace in someone afar, but would hardly see the hand of God on their friends, peers or even siblings. Jonathan was wise enough to recognise God's hand upon David even though David was his close friend. If only some Christians can have the kind of discernment Jonathan had, they will be happy to stay in their place and never try to compete with others.
PRAYER BULLETS:
Father LORD, engrace me to overcome the spirit of competition and elevate others above myself; enable me to see, appreciate and support those around me gifted by You in Jesus name.
FURTHER READING:
Philippians 2:3-4; Romans 12:10; John 15:13; Proverbs 27:17.
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Amaobi Nwachukwu 2026.
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#ThePilgrimsGuide.
THURSDAY JULY 30, 2026
RECOGNISING AND HONOURING GOD'S GRACE ON OTHERS
A WORD FROM THE WORD:
"Then Jonathan said to David, 'Go in peace, since we have both sworn in the name of the LORD, saying, ‘May the LORD be between you and me, and between your descendants and my descendants, forever.’ So he arose and departed, and Jonathan went into the city." 1 Samuel 20:42 NKJV.
The purpose of some stories written in the Scripture are intent to draw your attention and change your mindset. Here was Jonathan, the crown prince of Israel and heir-apparent to the throne, yet he clearly understood that God had chosen David, his friend, to be the king of Israel and not him, he was not taken over by the spirit of competition or jealousy, rather, he chose to recognise and honour God's grace on his friend, David, and genuinely supported him to fulfil God's plan without much ado, and was comfortable being next to him and planning on ways to outwit his own father's evil schemes against David.
Jonathan so supported David that Saul his father surnamed him 'evil son' (1 Samuel 20:30 NIRV).
So many of us need to free ourselves from the unnecessary headaches of the useless competitions we have gotten ourselves into. Can we just accept the simple fact that we cannot all be "King" and enjoy peace?
God has called some people to an assignment that He didn't call you and has therefore equipped them with the grace He has not given you. The smartest and simplest thing to do is to recognise the grace of God upon such people and support them to fulfil their God-given assignment, rather than competing with them. You cannot compete with grace and win, only fools attempt such a wastful ventures.
Another point is this, it is easy for many to recognise the grace in someone afar, but would hardly see the hand of God on their friends, peers or even siblings. Jonathan was wise enough to recognise God's hand upon David even though David was his close friend. If only some Christians can have the kind of discernment Jonathan had, they will be happy to stay in their place and never try to compete with others.
PRAYER BULLETS:
Father LORD, engrace me to overcome the spirit of competition and elevate others above myself; enable me to see, appreciate and support those around me gifted by You in Jesus name.
FURTHER READING:
Philippians 2:3-4; Romans 12:10; John 15:13; Proverbs 27:17.
________________________________________
Amaobi Nwachukwu 2026.
If you're blessed by this, please, do share with others.
And if you'll like to partner with us, kindly check page 3 of our hard copy edition or better still send us a WhatsApp message or call on +234 8098421967.
#ThePilgrimsGuide.
THE PILGRIMS GUIDE
THURSDAY JULY 30, 2026
RECOGNISING AND HONOURING GOD'S GRACE ON OTHERS
A WORD FROM THE WORD:
"Then Jonathan said to David, 'Go in peace, since we have both sworn in the name of the LORD, saying, ‘May the LORD be between you and me, and between your descendants and my descendants, forever.’ So he arose and departed, and Jonathan went into the city." 1 Samuel 20:42 NKJV.
The purpose of some stories written in the Scripture are intent to draw your attention and change your mindset. Here was Jonathan, the crown prince of Israel and heir-apparent to the throne, yet he clearly understood that God had chosen David, his friend, to be the king of Israel and not him, he was not taken over by the spirit of competition or jealousy, rather, he chose to recognise and honour God's grace on his friend, David, and genuinely supported him to fulfil God's plan without much ado, and was comfortable being next to him and planning on ways to outwit his own father's evil schemes against David.
Jonathan so supported David that Saul his father surnamed him 'evil son' (1 Samuel 20:30 NIRV).
So many of us need to free ourselves from the unnecessary headaches of the useless competitions we have gotten ourselves into. Can we just accept the simple fact that we cannot all be "King" and enjoy peace?
God has called some people to an assignment that He didn't call you and has therefore equipped them with the grace He has not given you. The smartest and simplest thing to do is to recognise the grace of God upon such people and support them to fulfil their God-given assignment, rather than competing with them. You cannot compete with grace and win, only fools attempt such a wastful ventures.
Another point is this, it is easy for many to recognise the grace in someone afar, but would hardly see the hand of God on their friends, peers or even siblings. Jonathan was wise enough to recognise God's hand upon David even though David was his close friend. If only some Christians can have the kind of discernment Jonathan had, they will be happy to stay in their place and never try to compete with others.
PRAYER BULLETS:
Father LORD, engrace me to overcome the spirit of competition and elevate others above myself; enable me to see, appreciate and support those around me gifted by You in Jesus name.
FURTHER READING:
Philippians 2:3-4; Romans 12:10; John 15:13; Proverbs 27:17.
________________________________________
©️ Amaobi Nwachukwu 2026.
If you're blessed by this, please, do share with others.
And if you'll like to partner with us, kindly check page 3 of our hard copy edition or better still send us a WhatsApp message or call on +234 8098421967.
#ThePilgrimsGuide.
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