First Samuel 18:1 says, “And it came to pass ... that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul” (NKJV). What a wonderful example of a friend’s love and loyalty! Jonathan’s father, King Saul, was trying to kill David, who had been anointed to take Saul’s place as king of Israel. But Jonathan remained devoted to his friend, David, even though it meant giving up his own right to his father’s throne. Jonathan’s friendship saved David’s life and prepared the way for him to take his rightful place as God’s chosen king for God’s people.
Too many people know little about the kind of friendship Jonathan showed to his beloved friend, David. They know even less about God’s unconditional love. People long for relationships motivated by such a love. God has made a way through Jesus Christ for each of us to have that kind of relationship with God Himself! Jesus said, “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13). Jesus initiated the greatest friendship man could ever know when He willingly came to the earth and laid down His life to redeem every person. Jesus’ act of love proved His commitment to befriend man.
The Bible says that in Christ, nothing can separate us from God’s great love (Rom. 8:39). There is no safer place to find a refuge of peace than with Jesus, your Beloved Friend. You can begin this relationship with Jesus Christ by accepting Him as your Savior and Lord. And you can continually enjoy communion and fellowship with Him by desiring His matchless companionship and by drawing near to Him through His Word.
To know Jesus better is to trust Him more. The more you know about Jesus and His love for you, the more you will come to rely on His faithfulness and embrace Him as your Beloved Friend.
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Kenneth W. Hagin
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