"A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother."
Proverb 18:24
Yesterday we talked about how a friend loveth at all times. Today, We have verse 24 so I thought we'd keep the friend theme going.
God did not intend for us to be alone. He created Eve for Adam.
God did not intend for us to be alone. He created Eve for Adam.
"And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him."
Genesis 2:18
And it's been that way ever since. We have people all around us.
I know loneliness is very real and it can be really hard to deal with but this verse reminds us that we do not have to be alone. God did not intend for us to be alone and in order for us to be sure we are not stuck on an island of 1, we must show ourselves friendly.
People need people.
I'm thankful for the people God has put in my life. I know I am incredibly blessed with a wonderful family and a great church family. I have met great people through work and trips as well. Each one has an impact on me. Some greater than others obviously, but an impact nonetheless.
And that is the way God designed it.
Genesis 2:18
And it's been that way ever since. We have people all around us.
I know loneliness is very real and it can be really hard to deal with but this verse reminds us that we do not have to be alone. God did not intend for us to be alone and in order for us to be sure we are not stuck on an island of 1, we must show ourselves friendly.
People need people.
I'm thankful for the people God has put in my life. I know I am incredibly blessed with a wonderful family and a great church family. I have met great people through work and trips as well. Each one has an impact on me. Some greater than others obviously, but an impact nonetheless.
And that is the way God designed it.
"And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching." Hebrews 10:24-25
We can impact and provoke one another to live lives that glorify God more and when we invest that much of ourselves into others, it is returned to us as well. It is easier to serve God with a group of people than it is to stand alone.
I think of Moses, when in order for the Israelites to be winning the battle, his arms had to be raised. As soon as he began to grow tired and weary and allowed his arms to droop, they began to lose the battle. So other men came along side Moses and held his arms up for him when his strength had run out.
We can do the same. We can partner up with other Christians and encourage one another as we serve God and try to fulfill His will for us.
Or we can sit at home. All alone. And feel sorry for ourselves. And think that no one else cares.
The Bible says a man that has friends must show himself friendly. Sometimes you have to think beyond your own self and get out there and invest yourself in others. It may not always be the easiest investment and you may have struggles along the way, but it will be worthwhile.
I think of Moses, when in order for the Israelites to be winning the battle, his arms had to be raised. As soon as he began to grow tired and weary and allowed his arms to droop, they began to lose the battle. So other men came along side Moses and held his arms up for him when his strength had run out.
We can do the same. We can partner up with other Christians and encourage one another as we serve God and try to fulfill His will for us.
Or we can sit at home. All alone. And feel sorry for ourselves. And think that no one else cares.
The Bible says a man that has friends must show himself friendly. Sometimes you have to think beyond your own self and get out there and invest yourself in others. It may not always be the easiest investment and you may have struggles along the way, but it will be worthwhile.
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