True friendship is best seen in Jonathan and David.
There is a common saying in English: “Tell me who your friend is, and I will tell you who you are.”
To have one genuine friend in life is a great blessing.
People say, “That’s another level” and it truly is.
But when that friend also desires your spiritual well-being, it becomes a “next-level blessing.”
Jonathan was that kind of friend to David.
No rivalry only sacrificial love. He was willing to give up even his royal position for David. David himself testified that Jonathan’s love surpassed all others (2 Sam 1:26).
Jonathan clearly knew that David was God’s chosen king. Saul knew it too. Today, people (even brothers) fight and even kill each other over a piece of land. But here was a man who surrendered an entire kingdom for his friend.
Such friendship makes us truly blessed.
Even if not perfect, a friend who cares, corrects,
encourages, supports in trouble, and walks with us spiritually will surely help us grow strong in faith.
Jesus Himself is the greatest Friend. He called His disciples friends. He laid down His life for them.
He shared His heart with them (John 15:15).
Yet, having a godly friend on earth is a divine gift.
An “soul friend” is like our shadow especially in pain, sorrow, and confusion.
Sometimes, what we cannot share even with family,
we can share with a true friend and find direction.
Daniel had such friends. They prayed together and overcame. When Daniel was promoted, he did not forget his friends. That is true friendship.
Do we not long for such friends?
Seek and you will find.
“Friendship is one of God’s choicest gifts, and it flourishes best when rooted in godliness.” — Charles H. Spurgeon
by John Bunyan
Read More"True friends may not remove the road, but they help us walk it faithfully."
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Lord, grant me friendships that are rooted in You.
Help me also become a godly friend to others.
Amen.
Your friendships reveal the direction of your faith.