The Kitchen Table Devotional
David Day 84
So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, “May the LORD call David’s enemies to account. ” 17 And Jonathan had David reaffirm his oath out of love for him, because he loved him as he loved himself.
1 Samuel 20:16-17
Real friends face real foes. Covenants are only as good as the characters involved in the covenant. This doesn’t have much to do with position, possessions, or popularity; it has everything to do with the person. Real people make for real friends. Jonathan loved David as he loved himself. Jonathan also loved his family and made sure to take care of both his friend and his family. Everyone needs friends like David and Jonathan were to each other. A real friend will go to the wall for you, and they’re not afraid to take you there too, bringing authenticity and accountability into the relationship. Sounds scary, and it’s so perfect for us.
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