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When Jonathan gave David his weapons—his sword, his bow, and his belt—he made himself vulnerable. He was at David’s mercy. He had no way to defend himself. So it is in a true friendship. When we share our deepest self with our friend, we are giving him weapons he can use to destroy us. It is the ultimate act of trust, and it is what distinguishes the truly great friendships from those that are just average.
“Jonathan took off…his tunic, and even his sword, his bow and his belt.”
— 1 Samuel 18:4
Lord Jesus, help us to lay down our defensiveness and make ourselves vulnerable. Help us to share our deepest feelings and the secrets of our heart with our close friend. In Your holy name we pray. Amen.