23:16 A Jolt of Faith David found himself in the wilderness, on the run from Saul, and sorely in need of encouragement. He received it from his friend Jonathan, who “encouraged him to stay strong in his faith in God.” When ministering to those in need of encouragement, perhaps the greatest service we can provide is to bolster a person’s faith in God, directing attention away from the immediate danger and toward the one who is able to keep his children safe.