Best Of Friends

Dr. David Jeremiah was talking about the friendship between Jonathan and David as he closed out a recent sermon series. In discussing the loyalty that existed between them, he made an incredibly profound point.

True friendships aren't built on the ruins of a lost friendship.

Inevitably it always happens on some family sitcom or movie. Some kid or teenager or even adult is ditched by their friend who by choice or circumstance become friends with someone cooler, more popular or whatever. Of course, it's always followed by the encouraging talk of a parent, teacher or trusted person that invests in them with the reminder that superficial and shallow friends aren't much of a friend.

The relationship that is built on the hopes that it will be better than the one that was just exited usually, and quickly, runs in to problems.

Jonathan and David are lesson in longevity. And respect. David didn't speak ill of Jonathan's father. And Jonathan didn't sacrifice his relationship with his father, despite how Saul treated his friend.

Not only is this seemingly lacking from today's circumstances, it's a reminder of the level of stability that true and loyal friendships bring into our lives. There is a rest and a peace in the assurance of true, meaningful, lasting friendships.

If David and Jonathan's lives aren't an incredible example of friendship, remember this...

There is a friend that sticks closer than a brother. Yes, even the best of brothers. Jesus Christ.

Pray this #communitySaturday that the church would be the place of friendships... of making great friends, of being great friends, of building great friends. May we be people that bring stability, love and hope to those we come in contact with and interact. Pray that we would not be superficial in our actions, attitudes and words, but genuine, loving and honest. May the body of Christ live loyal to the Cross and true to the calling God has placed upon our lives.

To be His hands and feet extended.
To a world who needs to know and have a friend
Who sticks closer than a brother.
In a world full of homes and damaged people.
For the cause of Jesus Christ.

- PNC