God's covenantal love is a profound and deep love that is not based on what we have in common, but on a choice or a binding commitment. This love is exemplified in the friendship between David and Jonathan, where they were available to each other, vulnerable to each other's pain, and accountable to each other's well-being. Jesus, as the Son of David, is the ultimate example of this covenantal love, and when he says 'I no longer call you servants, I call you friends,' he is demonstrating his availability and vulnerability to us.
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