Jonathan encouraged David by his words,
"Don’t be afraid My father will not lay a hand on you."
Jonathan told David to not fear, don’t be scared or frightened. He told him this because God had given His word. God had already confirmed to David and his family that David would be the king.
Days and months after my husband died I’d see people who told me I think of you often. However as the days went by it became rare for my phone to ring. Over and over people told me that I was in their thoughts. However those thoughts did not turn into visits or calls.
To help your friend find strength in God be like Jonathan. He didn’t just think about David he put actions behind his thoughts. Remember Jonathan's father, King Saul, had David and anyone who helped him on a hit list. Jonathan went to see David at the peril of his own life. He gave him words in person. The only thing we have to do is to pick up the phone and let a friend hear one’s voice. Even an e-ma...