Today a long time friend came to my house for lunch. We've been friends for more than 25 years and live less than 20 miles apart. But we usually never get together more than two or three times a year. This year has been different, though. We saw each other about eight weeks ago, also for lunch.
I thought after she left what a refreshment to my spirit her visit was. We ate chicken, pasta salad, watermelon, and blueberry cobbler. We drank iced tea and laughed. Talked about her trip to the mountains planned for this Fall.
You know how it is, ladies, when you get to spend time with a friend who encourages you, loves you with all your flaws, genuinely likes being with you. (And I think it is a girl thing that men just don't understand completely.)
Paul, the Apostle, mentions the mutual encouragement of believers in several of his New Testament letters. Romans 1:11-12 "I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong - that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith." That is what happened today. Each was encouraged by the other. Built up. Edified.
I'm so grateful for the friends I have been blessed to have. But wait, there's more. The God of the universe counts me His friend! That is almost too much to grasp. But He does. Jesus said, "I no longer call you servants...instead I have called you friends." John 15:14-17. And better yet, He will never leave me. Never. Ever.
Awesome truth from an Awesome God.
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This post was just what I needed this morning! How awesome to know that Jesus calls me His friend! There are times in my life, like right now, that I can get so wrapped up in the worries of life, I forget what a wonderful friend I have in Jesus!!! Thank you!
It is an awesome thought that HE would want ME for a friend as I think of myself quite boring, to tell you the truth!
I do know you have always been that encouraging, consistent, loving friend in my life, no matter what, no matter where I've been, etc. Yeah! It is a girl thing!
Cora
Thank you for a beautiful reminder of His love and companionship!
Smiles
Lea
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