Here’s hoping you get to keep — or if you haven’t met them yet– that
you be patient enough to wait for the life-long friendships God has
intended for you. Our earthly journey is never meant to be traversed
all by ourselves. God has appointed good people to be with us, stay
with us, and cheer us on. At the same breath, He has also given us the
wonderful opportunity and privilege to be that blessing to other
people.
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law
of Christ.” Galatians 6:2
And so when you find that God-given friendship, be willing to do the
leg-work of nurturing that relationship. The best sign is when you
seek and worship God together, you are on the same page about your
faith, and you do not think twice about praying together. It is THAT
friendship when both your priorities lie in knowing Jesus better, and
in following His ways.
“The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the
wicked leads them astray.” Proverbs 12:26
Like a tree that needs time and care for it to bear fruit, friendships
also need to be cultivated. We have to be present, be eager to listen,
support, encourage, and rebuke if needed. God works through people,
and so learn to see God working through the Godly relationships you
keep, and let Him work through you too,
“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good
works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but
encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing
near.” Hebrews 10:24-25
Thank you for reading through our devotional today. I invite you to
ponder on Romans 12:9-18 and Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 to dig deeper on today’s topic.
Reflection Question: Have you found the friends that God has given
you? How are you taking care of that relationship?
Conversation with the Lord: Heavenly Father, thank you for ordaining
Godly friendships in my life. Thank you that you care enough to send
people to physically love, care, and encourage me. May you give me the
grace and strength as well to be there for my friends too. Amen.