“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”
Proverbs 17:17
Even the worst situations are easier to face with a close friend by your side. I’ve known personally how bonds of friendship within a sports team create cohesion. These friendships are formed both through on-the-field experiences and through mutual interests off the field.
One of my best friends from my college ultimate frisbee team was a player who, like me, commuted from home. We’d drive to school together and discovered through those trips more similarities and common interests. When it came to practice and tournaments, we had a natural chemistry between us.
The Christian life was never meant to be done alone; we need each other. Jesus has called us into a relationship with Himself and with others whom He has bought by His precious blood. God designed that we’d have kindred souls to walk alongside us through life in mutual support of each other. It is essential to have this chemistry, this bond, with other believers to strengthen us in Christ. It’s a small picture of the ultimate bond that exists between Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
One of my best friends from my college ultimate frisbee team was a player who, like me, commuted from home. We’d drive to school together and discovered through those trips more similarities and common interests. When it came to practice and tournaments, we had a natural chemistry between us.
The Christian life was never meant to be done alone; we need each other. Jesus has called us into a relationship with Himself and with others whom He has bought by His precious blood. God designed that we’d have kindred souls to walk alongside us through life in mutual support of each other. It is essential to have this chemistry, this bond, with other believers to strengthen us in Christ. It’s a small picture of the ultimate bond that exists between Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Scripture Focus
1 Samuel 18:1-4
Insight
“Let us seek friends that will stir up our prayers,our Bible reading, our use of time, and our salvation.” (J.C. Ryle, 1860-1900)
Bible In A Year
- 2 Chronicles 17-18
- Psalm 16
- Matthew 23