CHOOSING GREAT FRIENDS
You
Are Not Made to Do Life All by Yourself
Life sometimes is like a puzzle
seeking to be solved and to provide the required information needed to move
ahead. God the creator did not call a man into boredom or loneliness. You are not made to do life all by yourself on your own.
Humans are made to be relational beings, never isolated from love. A life devoid
of love is a frustrated one, it is like a virus looking for someone to infect
and cause chaos. Men and women alike are made to give and receive love from each
other. We are love beings. Everyone wants to be treated with love and
respect, nobody ever desires to be hated or put down.
Every
Man is in Need
Humans were made to be friends with one
another and not with animals. It is okay for animals to be used as pets or for other purposes but it was impossible for Adam, the first man, to relate with the
animals he named. He looked through all the different kinds of animals but
could not find one in his form. So, Adam was alone and needed help. He needed
someone like him who could share life with him. So, every man needs help, one
way or the other.
Loneliness,
a form of Quarantining from Covid 19
You were not made to be sufficient in
yourself, every need of yours will be met through another man as God
will bring them your way. Despite the
fact that Adam had several divine visitations, fellowship in God’s presence with God the Father, he was still alone. You and I sure need friends. My
heartfelt prayers go to those who are quarantined with the covid 19, praying for
healing and hope in Jesus' name. I decree your time of isolation has come to an
end by the blood of Jesus. Loneliness can be likened to being quarantined from
love.
Dan. 1:8-11 says, but Daniel was
determined not to defile himself by eating the food and wine given to them by
the king. He asked the chief of staff for permission not to eat these
unacceptable foods. Now God had given the chief
of staff both respect and affection for Daniel. But
he responded, “I am afraid of my lord the king, who has ordered that you eat
this food and wine. If you become pale and thin compared to the other youths
your age, I am afraid the king will have me beheaded.” Daniel spoke with the
attendant who had been appointed by the chief of staff to look after Daniel,
Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah.
Friends are made at various social
gatherings, which includes the neighborhood, school, church, place of work,
events and every place where people gather together to do one activity or the
other. From the scriptures above, Daniel determined by himself not to defile
himself with the king’s meat according to the law of the LORD which was over Israel.
But down the line of the verses, three other guys suddenly bought his vision or
idea, being from the tribe of Judah and were all in the same class under the
same teacher. Daniel’s decision robbed on the other guys, in a school where all
the participants were Israelite's who one should expect to also obey the law of
God pertaining to food. Daniel chose to be different. The three guys bought his
idea due to their friendship and stood together through their course of study
and through after school days. Most friendships from high school or college days
have the ability to last for a lifetime, so, choose carefully.
Who
is a friend?
A friend is an important person in one’s
life, who is like one’s very soul. Tends to share a lot of things in common. Never
ashamed or afraid of each other but in a loving relationship. Having a good knowledge
of one another, both strengths and weaknesses; aware of each other’s daily
routines or schedules, and always supportive. Sticks together at all times, through
difficult situations and great times in each other’s life.
Attributes
that should inform the choice of your friend
You are most like to attract someone
who shares the same values as you. So, in the quest of choosing a friend, it is
important to do a thorough self-examination to see areas of your life where you
are wanting and need to change. Then, begin work on your character and daily
routine to produce the necessary attribute you want to see in a friend.
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Every tree is unique and planted to receives its daily supplies. Supported and
nourished by the ground in which it is planted for proper growth and
development. At first, it may be a little difficult to name a particular tree
at its early stage and especially from afar, but the fruit tells us without a
question or a doubt what kind of tree it is. Every tree is known by the
fruit. Your friend must be planted in God, someone who is committed to God, and
the establishment of His kingdom on earth. It is important that you and your
friend share the same identity in God. This is very crucial, as many have
turned away from their faith in God based on friendship with the world.
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Must Be Wise
Prov.13:20 says, walk
with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble. Wisdom is visible in the choices for life, which includes food, wine, and where
he goes. Someone with ears that hear and has a good
listening skill with understanding. Humble enough to receive counsel. Studious,
diligent, and a seeker of knowledge. Speaks health into people, whose words are
gracious and is a person under authority. Able to rebuke and say the truth in
love.
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