MY VIEW ON FRIENDSHIP

          Before i commence, i'd like to pass on this critical message. On the outside, the only thing that separates a black from a white is color but on the inside there is actually no difference. For example, the kidney is made up of the same structure, the brain also and other internal parts of an individual. Friendship is not about color, neither is it about background but it is of DUALITY. Friendship is about duality, what do i mean? When two people call themselves friends, there is a sense of bond that keeps them together. in my view duality is defined as a bond with dual [two] components.
          Lets take a cue from the word. In 1 Samuel 18:1, it is written," Now when he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David[a bond], and Jonathan loved him as his soul[two individuals].''
          I was privileged to watch a movie where friendship was defined by two persons. just follow this conversation between Jayne and John[revised names]
          Jayne: Woaw! nice work with your hands, you paint well.
          John: You also write well. That was a nice poem you delivered to us in school. I guess it's because your parents are good writers.
          Jayne: Your daddy is good at hardwares right?
          John: Yes
          Jayne: You see, you are good with your hands.It's not about who our parents are, it's about our individual drive.

          What a revelation. She drove home a point that everyone has his or her own uniqueness irrespective of background.
          Here are my views:
1. Friends have their individual characteristic uniqueness. David was anointed King. he was also chosen to defeat Goliath and Jonathan was not[purpose].
2. Friends help themselves towards achieving a specific goal and not being jealous of another success. 1     Samuel 20:4,'' So Jonathan said to David '' Whatever you yourself desire, i will do it for you''.
3. The word love is active and not passive[in words only]. 1 Samuel 20:7,'' Now Jonathan again caused David to vow, because he loved him, for he loved him as he loved his soul.
4. Friends watch each other's back. In 1 Samuel 20:35-42, we see how Jonathan consistently watched over David. he was concerned about David's welfare.
          We all are unique and have a great task to accomplish. never be put in illusion that you and your friend have the same purpose in life. It is this way, two friends,one bond,different purposes. The key is working together to achieve different individual purposes.
                                                Enjoy.....