David saw that Saul had come out to seek his life. David was in the wilderness of Ziph at Horesh. And Jonathan, Saul's son, rose and went to David at Horesh, and strengthened his hand in God. And he said to him, “Do not fear, for the hand of Saul my father shall not find you. You shall be king over Israel, and I shall be next to you. Saul my father also knows this.” And the two of them made a covenant before the LORD. David remained at Horesh, and Jonathan went home. (1 Samuel 23:15-18 ESV)
Saul was pursuing David to kill him, but never seemed to be able to catch him. David kept eluding him. But as soon as Jonathan decides to pay David a visit, he has no trouble at all finding him. What's the difference? Jonathan cared about David. He sought him for good. He wanted to see David, while Saul wanted to blot out the sight of him forever. It's like your son's stinky socks. You want them sought out to put them in the laundry so you can fumigate the house. He could care less. Saul cares less than less.
Who do we want to be around? Find a way. To be with the LORD, and with those people we know will impact our lives in a positive way. If we really desire that, we will find a way.
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