1 Samuel 20:36
\u201cThen he said to his lad, \u2018Now run, find the arrows which I shoot.\u2019 As the lad ran, he shot an arrow beyond him.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One reason we often feel weary and distressed is that we carry more than we should. In the earlier years of life, we may not feel we need helpers because we can do most things ourselves. But things change quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As we age and have increased responsibilities, we are often plagued with multiple tasks that may seem overwhelming if we have to do them all ourselves. Having an assistant is not a luxury. It is a necessity of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Between verses 35 and 41, the word, \u201clad\u201d is mentioned ten times. The Bible does not call him a slave but \u201ca little lad.\u201d The NLT calls him \u201ca young boy.\u201d The reality was that Jonathan needed a younger person to help him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We need people around us to help us be effective and finish our assignments well. Even the Lord said that man needed a \u201chelper meet.\u201d Beyond the marriage application, we each need suitable helpers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On this day, Jonathan had an important task to fulfill, but he needed someone to help him with several mundane things. When little screws are not properly tied, great problems happen. Our helpers don\u2019t need to be specialists; they need to be available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Verse 39 says that, \u201cthe lad did not know anything.\u201d These helpers don\u2019t need to be people in your inner circle. They don\u2019t need to know many details or critical info. Their task is to free you up to apply yourself to more strategic work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do you have helpers in your life? Have you deliberately sought for helpers? They may be nameless, but please give them the respect and value they deserve. We don\u2019t know the lad\u2019s name, but we know what he did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finally, be willing to serve as a helper to someone else. Not everyone will be a Jonathan. Some may need to serve as Jonathan\u2019s helpers. If that is what God has assigned you, take it seriously, as unto the Lord, knowing that every role is critical.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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