Good Morning Friends,
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother
is born for adversity.” (Proverbs 17:17)
It’s in bad times that you can tell who your
real friends are.
That’s a lesson the prodigal son discovered
the hard way. When he had plenty of money and a willingness to share it with others,
he had lots of friends. When his money ran out and he had nothing to offer to
those around him, they abandoned him. He was destitute and alone. He had no
real friends, not in his new land. When he returned home, he found his real
friends. His father was there waiting for him with open arms and a willingness
to help even when the prodigal was at his lowest point.
There have been many who have discovered that
at their lowest point, their family stood by them more than anyone else. Blood
truly is thicker than water. A true brother does stand by you, even when
adversity strikes the hardest.
You can’t determine how your friends are
going to react when you hit tough times. Do your best to choose friends who
love the Lord and are of good character. You won’t know how good of choices
you’ve made until you hit tough times. Then, thank God for the friends who show
themselves as true friends.
You can determine what kind of friend you are
going to be to others. Commit today to be a true friend to others. Be a friend
in good times and a friend in tough times, too.
Remember, “There is a friend who sticks
closer than a brother.” (Proverbs 18:24) His name is Jesus!
His, by Grace,
Steve
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