Monday May 16, 2011
Today's Passage: 1 Samuel 18, 19, & 20
Memory Verse: 1 Samuel 18:3
My homie, my sista, my Dawg, my BFF, my Ace, my girl, my wingman, my friend. All these terms directly describe someone we'd be in covenant relationship with. Bestowing this title on someone means they've been there for you in a special way. They may even know things about you that close family members don't. You know what I mean. Some people come into your life for a particular season, or a particular reason. However, the relationship you have with a best friend transcends all seasons, and surpasses every reason.
Our passage today talks about David and Jonathan. When it comes to being best friends, these guys took the cake. Do you think it's important to have friends? Is it helpful to be in covenant relationship with someone? Many people have life experiences that consist of betrayal, neglect, loneliness, or rejection. Because of that, they struggle with forming meaningful relationships even after getting saved. That's why it takes the Holy Spirit to uproot past mindsets. Having Him live inside will offer a constant reminder that God desires unity and love within His body. Speaking of love, consider the love Jonathan had for David. Not only was Saul king, he was Jonathan's father. Still, he knew there was something in David that was bigger than his father's authority. He recognized David's anointing. Do your friends recognize your anointing? Do they respect the call of God on your life, or do they constantly offer you reasons to miss church or do worldly things? Listen, if someone is a TRUE friend, they'll never ask you to comprimise who you are in Christ. In fact, like Jonathan, they'd be there to offer information that will help you escape the pitfalls of life. Jonathan went against the wishes of his own father in order to protect David. Now that's a friend! That's not usually a normal thing, but Jonathan knew the evil in his father's heart, and therefore protected David from it.
In conclusion, I pray you find covenant relationships throughout the body of Christ. Understanding first that Jesus is the ultimate friend. There's no greater love than a man laying down his life for a friend. Jesus laid down His life for us all. Always remember that. Also, we must remember in order to make a friend, we must first be one. Make a point to reach out to members of the body. Connecting with the people you worship with is the very heart of the Father. If you really want to get through life's ups and downs, find a covenant partner who'll pray for you and with you. It'll be the best move you ever made.
Prayer: There's no friend like You. I'm thankful for this intimate relationship I have with You. It's a blessing to know I have friends in the body I can call on. Give me the strength to be there for them. Let me walk in unity with them. I desire to be that friend You created in me, in Jesus' name. Amen.
Today's Passage: 1 Samuel 18, 19, & 20
Memory Verse: 1 Samuel 18:3
My homie, my sista, my Dawg, my BFF, my Ace, my girl, my wingman, my friend. All these terms directly describe someone we'd be in covenant relationship with. Bestowing this title on someone means they've been there for you in a special way. They may even know things about you that close family members don't. You know what I mean. Some people come into your life for a particular season, or a particular reason. However, the relationship you have with a best friend transcends all seasons, and surpasses every reason.
Our passage today talks about David and Jonathan. When it comes to being best friends, these guys took the cake. Do you think it's important to have friends? Is it helpful to be in covenant relationship with someone? Many people have life experiences that consist of betrayal, neglect, loneliness, or rejection. Because of that, they struggle with forming meaningful relationships even after getting saved. That's why it takes the Holy Spirit to uproot past mindsets. Having Him live inside will offer a constant reminder that God desires unity and love within His body. Speaking of love, consider the love Jonathan had for David. Not only was Saul king, he was Jonathan's father. Still, he knew there was something in David that was bigger than his father's authority. He recognized David's anointing. Do your friends recognize your anointing? Do they respect the call of God on your life, or do they constantly offer you reasons to miss church or do worldly things? Listen, if someone is a TRUE friend, they'll never ask you to comprimise who you are in Christ. In fact, like Jonathan, they'd be there to offer information that will help you escape the pitfalls of life. Jonathan went against the wishes of his own father in order to protect David. Now that's a friend! That's not usually a normal thing, but Jonathan knew the evil in his father's heart, and therefore protected David from it.
In conclusion, I pray you find covenant relationships throughout the body of Christ. Understanding first that Jesus is the ultimate friend. There's no greater love than a man laying down his life for a friend. Jesus laid down His life for us all. Always remember that. Also, we must remember in order to make a friend, we must first be one. Make a point to reach out to members of the body. Connecting with the people you worship with is the very heart of the Father. If you really want to get through life's ups and downs, find a covenant partner who'll pray for you and with you. It'll be the best move you ever made.
Prayer: There's no friend like You. I'm thankful for this intimate relationship I have with You. It's a blessing to know I have friends in the body I can call on. Give me the strength to be there for them. Let me walk in unity with them. I desire to be that friend You created in me, in Jesus' name. Amen.
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