Qualities of a Best Friend

Qualities of a Best Friend

Jonathon, the son of the King, had everything in the area of physical comforts. Power, prestige and position, were all his for the taking. Yet, his best friend did not share the same level of life.
In danger, Jonathon stepped down from his secure position and went to his friend who was a fugitive.

(A good friend will come to where you are, not vice versa.)

Jonathon cared not for his own well-being, but for his friend’s emotional state. There Jonathon encouraged his friend, spent time with him and made him feel better. If they were caught they would die, but they would die together.

(A good friend doesn’t try to fix the situation but encourages.)

Jonathon knew his position. He was next in line for the throne. He was destined to be the next King. Yet, his statement to his friend demonstrated the King’s son valued friendship above position. “David, you will be the next King of Israel, and I will be your second in command.” The King’s son was conveying: “I’m not jealous of you, my friend.” “I want you to succeed above me.”

(A good friend will not be jealous when you succeed.)

1 Samuel 23:16-18