Day 17: Kindred Spirits

O Jonathan, in your death I am stricken, I am desolate for you, Jonathan my brother. Very dear to me you were, your love to me more wonderful than the love of a woman.

2 Samuel 1:26

In the Old Testament, the story of the friendship between David and Jonathan is epic. Jonathan, Saul’s son, finds himself loyal to his friend David while his father seeks to kill David. Both men were loyal, took risks for each other and were tenderly devoted to one another. Ultimately, this friendship bonds these men’s families for all time (1 Samuel 20:42). As this year draws to a close, I would ask that we all set aside some time and consider our friendships.

Love one another.

True friends are not obligated to each other, they share an affinity and delight in each other that is profound and life enriching. David and Jonathan cared about each other. They clicked. This kind of friendship is bigger than shared interests or values. C. S. Lewis said that friendship comes from meeting a “kindred spirit.” Friends show their love for each other in endless ways.

Spiritual friends have a central desire for the blessing of the other person. Friends support the well-being (emotional, spiritual, intellectual and physical) of each other.

Love one another – the gift that keeps on giving.

Day 17: Kindred Spirits

O Jonathan, in your death I am stricken, I am desolate for you, Jonathan my brother. Very dear to me you were, your love to me more wonderful than the love of a woman.

2 Samuel 1:26

In the Old Testament, the story of the friendship between David and Jonathan is epic. Jonathan, Saul’s son, finds himself loyal to his friend David while his father seeks to kill David. Both men were loyal, took risks for each other and were tenderly devoted to one another. Ultimately, this friendship bonds these men’s families for all time (1 Samuel 20:42). As this year draws to a close, I would ask that we all set aside some time and consider our friendships.

Love one another.

True friends are not obligated to each other, they share an affinity and delight in each other that is profound and life enriching. David and Jonathan cared about each other. They clicked. This kind of friendship is bigger than shared interests or values. C. S. Lewis said that friendship comes from meeting a “kindred spirit.” Friends show their love for each other in endless ways.

Spiritual friends have a central desire for the blessing of the other person. Friends support the well-being (emotional, spiritual, intellectual and physical) of each other.

Love one another – the gift that keeps on giving.