“A friend loves at all times.” Proverbs 17:17
The value of a good friend should not be underestimated. When you have a good friend, you may find yourself relishing the full value of the relationship during times of hardship, and if you don’t, you may feel the lonely longing in your heart during the same.
David was blessed to have at least two notable good friends in the course of his lifetime. One, Jonathan, was there for him as a protector while David spent his many years on the run from Jonathan‘s own father, King Saul. Jonathan‘s loyalty to David was life-saving.
Later, during his successful rule as King, David was fortunate enough to have another close confidant. As sometimes can be the case for us, David fell into sin during a season of successful reign, and it was then that Nathan was able to help him see it for the grave situation it was. A different kind of life-saving was in play this time, one that involved a rescue from himself rather than a jealous ruler.
Jonathan and Nathan; protector and exhorter, both had the honor of being a friend that pleased God to King David.
We need that too.
Whether we are experiencing treacherous times or times of victorious living, a godly friend will always be of help.
Dear one, who in your life is the friend you can count on to point you to Jesus? Are you that kind of friend to others?
