Friends become family
John 11:3, “So the sisters sent word to Jesus, ‘Lord, the
one you love is sick.’”
Jesus built great
friendships with those around Him. Lazarus was recognized by his sisters as
someone special to Jesus. Jesus wept at his graveside. Then He raised him from
the dead. Wow.
Jesus even called those He
was teaching His family if they did God’s will. He valued relationships with
those around Him. He invested in those relationships with His time. He built close
friendships with those who ministered with Him.
He challenges us with the
statement, “Greater love has no one than
this, that he lay down his life for his friends.” Real relationships need
real commitment to give each other our best. Those friendships become more than
friendships, they become family. In many regards, these God friendships that
become family are stronger relationships than our earthly family. These
relationships provide us love, forgiveness, acceptance, help, encouragement and
accountability. These are real relationships.
Do you have any God-given
friends in your circle? Can you find a new friend this year? Start by making
yourself friendly! Enjoy the adventure.
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