Sincere Soulmates...

As soon as he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. And Saul took him that day and would not let him return to his father's house. Then Jonathan made a covenant with David, because he loved him as his own soul. And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was on him and gave it to David, and his armor, and even his sword and his bow and his belt. And David went out and was successful wherever Saul sent him, so that Saul set him over the men of war. And this was good in the sight of all the people and also in the sight of Saul's servants. (1 Samuel 18:1-5 ESV) This passage is only half about David. Before this, both men had shown exceptional courage above all others in battle. Both of them had the same heart: they wanted to see the Kingdom of Israel succeed and establish the borders God had originally intended. Both lived life before God, trusting Him and believing He was the true King. Jonathan went one further. By his actions, be demonstrated conviction that David was a better leader and warrior than himself. Comrades. That's what we need - brothers and sisters in Christ who will work together, admitting that each one has strengths the other lacks, and keeping the big picture in view. It's not just my story or yours; it's His.