True Friendship

“Now David became aware that Saul had come out to seek his life while David was in the wilderness of Ziph at Horesh. And Jonathan, Saul’s son, arose and went to David at Horesh, and encouraged him in God. Thus he said to him, ‘Do not be afraid, because the hand of Saul my father will not find you, and you will be king over Israel and I will be next to you; and Saul my father knows that also.’ So the two of them made a covenant before the Lord; and David stayed at Horesh while Jonathan went to his house.” 1 Samuel 23:15-18

It’s normal to want to have friends. We all want to be unconditionally accepted by someone else and know the joy of loyalty and trust. The Bible provides many illustrations of great friendships. Some of these underwent difficult moments. Some dissolved, while some grew stronger through adversity.

Have you thought about why friendship is so important? The earthly joys we experience are merely glimpses of the eternal fellowship with the Friend of friends, our Lord Jesus. Is your life exemplified by a handshake or an arm outstretched in loving care?

“Blessed are they who have the gift of making friends, for it is one of God’s best gifts. It involves many things, but above all, the power of going out of one’s self, and appreciating whatever is noble and loving in one another.”

One of the enemy’s subtle traps is to get us to think that another person does not want to be your friend. The truth might be that they are as hungry for true friendship as you. Take a bold step today and explore the avenue of friendship!

“A man of too many friends comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” Proverbs 18:24