BE A FRIEND AND A BROTHER!

Be a Friend and a Brother!

“A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” Proverbs 17:17 (KJV)

The International Standard Version quotes the opening scripture as “A friend loves at all times and a brother is there for times of trouble.” It means that there is a difference between a friend and a brother. All of us have friends we love but can those friends be our brothers? It is said that a friend in need is a friend indeed; meaning that a friend who comes to your aid in times of trouble or when you are in need of help is a true friend or brother. Jesus Christ said His brothers or sisters are those who do the will of God (Matthew 12:47–50). Beloved, our brothers are not just those born from our bloodline. If those born from our bloodline cannot be there for us in times of trouble or need, then they cannot be called brothers. It is good to build relationships and the Christian is called to build relationships that offer help to the brethren. Let us choose our friends or relations wisely and let us be friends and brothers to one another, especially in times of need. David and Jonathan’s friendship truly testifies of a friend who is more than a brother because it facilitated God’s will in the life of David (1 Samuel 20:31–42). Beloved, let us learn to be each other’s keeper. Praise the Lord! God bless you!

Prayer Point: My dear heavenly Father, thank You for enlightening me about true friendship. I repent from all my mistakes. Please enable me to be a true friend and a brother or sister to those who need my help in Jesus’ name. Amen!

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