Who’s your dearest, closest friend? The one person you
could count on in any situation? The man or woman who will always be there when
you’re in trouble, no matter how inconvenient it is?
That person’s responsibility toward you – and yours
toward him or her – isn’t just to hang out, watch movies together, and have a
good time. A friend ship that deep requires truth in all things. This is the
friend who can warn you away from danger and tell you you’re screwing up...and
then turn around and buy you that latte you’ve been craving because she
understand how tough life can be.
“A friend is always loyal,” says Proverbs 17:17, “and a
brother is born to help in time of need.” WE all need these people in our
lives, and we all have friends who need us
to be the wingman when times are tough. In Ezekiel 33:6 we’re warned, “If the
watchman sees the enemy coming and doesn’t sound the alarm to warn the people…I
will hold (him) responsible for their deaths.” This isn’t a responsibility to
take lightly. If you see a friend stumbling (lying, cheating, sleeping around,
abusing alcohol or other substances, or engaging in other damaging behaviors) and
doesn’t say something because you’re afraid of hurting his feelings, you’ll be
held accountable.
Don’t take your watchman/wingman for granted this week. Go
out of your way to thank her for the godly presence she is in your life…maybe
buy her that latte while you’re at it!
Prayer: I need all
the help I can get. Don’t let me go through life alone. Bring the right people
close to me, and help me to take advantage of their wisdom and courage today.
Amen.
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