April 18

“Where is he?” replied the king. And Ziba said, “Indeed, he is in Lo-debar at the house of Machir son of Ammiel.” So King David had him brought from the house of Machir son of Ammiel in Lo-debar. — 2 Sam 9:4-5 BSB

David’s kindness toward Jonathan’s family shows his genuine, selfless friendship. Jonathan’s son, Mephibosheth, couldn’t offer David anything in return, but David’s love for Jonathan made him want to show kindness to anyone connected to him.

True friendship is selfless. If we only care for someone to get something in return, it’s not real friendship.

There is a lot of selfless love in the world, especially in homes where an ill or disabled family member is cared for with great tenderness. The hardship doesn’t lessen the love; it often strengthens it. All friendship should be this selfless.