Thursday: The Bible defines and includes many examples of friendship. In John 15:13-15, Jesus describes what the ultimate friendship is like; according to Him, a man or woman will lay down his life for a friend. Do you have any friends that you would die for? Do you have any friends that would die for you? Guess what--you do: Jesus.
Friday: In the same verses that you read yesterday (John 15:13-15), Jesus reassures us that we are His friends. He says that we are not just servants; servants don't know their master's business. Jesus, in contrast, has told us His Father's business, and we are an integral part of that business: winning souls for Him, sharing the good news that Jesus is here to be our saviour, and leading others to eternal salvation. Are you being a friend to God? Are you participating in His business?
Saturday: Proverbs is full of wisdom on a variety of subjects, and friendship is no exception. According to Proverbs 17:17, a friend is someone who loves you at all times--even when you're messing things up or making he/she angry. Proverbs 18:24 warns us to guard against acquaintances--people we know who seem to be friends but don't actually stick with us in hard times. Have you ever been fooled by an acquaintance and been let down? Have you ever let someone down by not being a friend? Ask their forgiveness, and ask God to help you become a better friend by following His example.
Sunday: See you at church!
Monday: Proverbs 27:17 reads, "As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." In other words, your friends aren't there just to make you feel good. Sometimes friendship means calling one another on our faults, helping each other see where we are falling short of the ideal life God wants for us. We all fall short, and that's why it is important to pray for your friends and for them to pray for you. Find a friend to pray with this week, and make a committment to pray for one another every day.
Tuesday: One of the best examples of friendship in the Bible is the story of David and Jonathan. David is soon to be king of Israel; the Lord has called him for this position. However, the old, corrupt king Saul does not want to give up his throne and hunts for David, trying to kill him. David's best friend is Jonathan, Saul's son. Despite his father's murderous anger, Jonathan is a true friend to David. You can read about them in 1 Samuel 18-20. It's more reading than usual, but it's an inspiring example of true friendship.
Wednesday: See you at church!
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