When David was running for his life, he and his best friend Jonathan made a covenant (1 Sam. 18:3) that no matter what happened, David would not cut off his kindness to his family (1 Sam 20:15).
David's friend Jonathan his brothers, and King Saul all died in battle, making way for David to become king of all of Israel. As the new king, one of the first things David did was make good on his covenant. He asked if anyone remained in Saul's house; he wanted to show kindness for Jonathan's sake (2 Sam. 9:1)
Today, many people make a "covenant" or "promise" and do not fulfill them. At dedication ceremonies for newborns, many families make covenants by making friends and some family members Godparents of their child. The "promise" is to help with the child's religious education, and in case of the parents' untimely demise, step in and care for the child.
In Biblical times, a covenant was a formal promise made under oath. Today a covenant is more like "a promise or guarantee between two parties that are not fulfilled.
David made good on his covenant with Jonathan. He gave Saul's grandson, Jonathan's son, Mephibosheth, a seat at the King's table. He restored to Mephibosheth what was rightfully his (2 Sam. 9:7).
God made a covenant with His children. Through His covenant, (Heb 8) He promises to bless us as we obey the conditions. Are you fulfilling God’s covenant? What covenants or promises have you made that need to be fulfilled?
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