IMITATE THEIR FAITH/JONATHAN - "Bound Together in Close Friendship

 Jonathan's reaction might surprise you. We read: "As soon as David had finished speaking to Saul, Jonathan and David became bound together in close friendship, and Jonathan began to love him as himself." Jonathan gave David his own fighting gear, including his bow-quite a gift, for Jonathan was a renowned archer. What is more Jonathan and David made a covenant, a solemn agreement, that bound them together as friends who would support each other. - 1 SAMUEL 18:1-5. 

Thus began one of the greatest friendships described in the Bible. Friendship is important to people of faith. If we choose friends wisely and become a supportive, loyal friend, we can strengthen our faith during these unloving times. (Proverbs 27:17) So let us see what we can learn about friendship from Jonathan.

Next time: IMITATE THEIR FAITH/JONATHAN - The Foundation of Friendship

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