Have you
had your JOY JUICE today? May I
recommend a double serving— shared with a friend?
A good
friend…a genuine friend….one that sticks with you through the hard times, as
well as the good…a true friend is one of God’s greatest gifts.
To quote
C.S. Lewis: “Is any pleasure on earth as great as a circle of Christian friends by a
good fire?” I agree! The company of Godly friends brings joy,
support, comfort, assurance, more joy, encouragement, accountability…and did I
mention JOY???! As Proverbs
27:17 points out : “Iron
sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” God places different
people in our lives at different points in time to “sharpen” us. We should be grateful for those Christian
friends, learn from them and be positively influenced by them. AND we should be willing to be used of God in
their lives as well!
Another
quote by C.S. Lewis addresses this truth: “The next best thing to being
wise oneself is to live in a circle of those who are.” Does someone
in particular come to mind when you think of a wise friend? Thank the Lord for this treasure and ask Him
for more opportunities to soak up this person’s wisdom that comes from a close
walk with Him.
May I encourage you to be “joyfully sharpened” by the Godly friends in
your life; and be willing to be that kind of friend to others.
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