Put the altar in front of the curtain that shields the ark of the covenant law–before the atonement cover that is over the tablets of the covenant law–where I will meet with you.
Exodus 30:6 (NIV)
Let’s draw a clear dynamic.
1) The RJD is as vulnerable as the Mercy.
2) Just as the Mercy needs protection so the RJD needs protection.
3) The Giver has the connection to the friendship of G-d and, as a result, is placed as a further guardian, with the diversity of various prayers poured forth in friendship on behalf of their friends the RJD and the Mercy, in front of the veil that is a protection of and advocating for the RJD and the Mercy.
4) Givers, you are designed, with your depth of capacity for well-stewarded friendship, to protect the vulnerability of the Mercy and the RJD.
YES THE RJD IS VULNERABLE.
Most of the time, because the RJD is a machine, and they will keep chugging past betrayal, people will not consider the RJD to be hurt when they have been mistreated, but even the most hard-earned machine, who is designed to be the ultimate father of the Redemptive Gifts, has a heart and is designed to have a heart, and is designed to father from the deep places of that heart.
Therefore, even when the RJD does not act like they need help, they do need community and help.
Givers, partner with the Holy Trinity in the process to shield not just the Mercies, but also the Rulers in your life. Love them.
Pray for them.
Advocate for them.
Take the hits that are necessary and become their foxhole buddies even when they don’t think they need them.
For if you do, you will have an INTENSELY LOYAL friend in them.