Whenever I read the book of Samuel, particularly the relationship between David and Jonathan, I’m deeply moved by how Jonathan loved David. Even knowing that David was chosen to succeed his father as king, Jonathan’s loyalty never faltered. That kind of selfless friendship is rare.
(1 Samuel 18:3)
“Then Jonathan made a covenant with David, because he loved him as his own soul.”
In life, many people become friends because of what they can gain—status, influence, or convenience. But there’s a different kind of friend, one who stays through every season. That’s the kind of bond Jonathan and David shared.
Jonathan had every reason to see David as a threat. His father, Saul, sought to kill David. Yet Jonathan chose love and truth over fear and ambition. He defended David, protected him, and honored the call of God on his life.
(1 Samuel 20:42)
“And Jonathan said to David, ‘Go in peace, because we have sworn both of us in the name of the Lord, saying, The Lord shall be between me and you, and between my seed and your seed forever.’”
This reminds us that no matter how anointed or gifted we are, we all need true friends—those who speak life into us, walk with us through uncertainty, and stand by us in hardship.
(Ecclesiastes 4:9-10)
“Two are better than one... If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.”
David, though chosen and anointed, faced deep challenges—betrayal, fear, and loneliness. Yet God provided Jonathan as a friend and support in those hard times.
(Proverbs 17:17)
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”
This kind of friendship cannot be manufactured—it is God-given. On our own, we often choose relationships based on appearance or familiarity, but only God knows our hearts and aligns us with those who will help fulfill His purpose in us.
So today, pray for discernment in your relationships. Ask God to bring friends who are covenant-keepers—who will encourage, protect, and walk with you. And when He does, treasure them.
(Proverbs 12:26)
“The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray”
Stay revived!
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