Last evening we were invited out for dinner by three friends. We enjoyed a delicious meal in a Thai Restaurant. Actually this was a belated birthday and Father's Day treat.How kind and thoughtful of them! They are such busy people and it was difficult to get everyone together the same evening hence the belated dinner.
These friends are all employees of The Salvation Army, two are salvationists and one now worships in another church, but that does not alter our friendship They all love the Lord. Naturally our topic centred round the church and our Salvation Army. We all have our concerns as well as our hopes for the future.
We also discussed the subject of respect. Not all leaders are worthy of respect. The most important ingredient in a leader is spirituality or Christlikeness. It really makes me think and search my own heart. Am I really worth the love and respect shown by these people? I hope I have not been a hypocrite!
We normally do not go out at night. But we accepted this invitation to dinner by these three friends as we cherish their friendship. Despite their busy schedule they made time to show their love and respect for two elderly people. And we are glad we went for we learn such a lot from them. We need to stay in touch with people like these folk who work on ground level.
We have many friends. Some are listed in our address book, but really are acquaintances only. Then there are those who are brotherly and sisterly. There is a third group who we can classify as confiding friendship. We are able to confide in one another and pray for each other regularly. Then there are those who are really close, very devoted to each other. Perhaps I may use the word 'inseparable' (distance notwithstanding.) They are willing to sacrifice or suffer for you for example David and Jonathan. But of course, the best friend is none other than Jesus! Thank God for Jesus and through him we have made many friends who are dear to us.
"Friendship with Jesus, fellowship divine,
O what blessed sweet communion, Jesus is a Friend of mine." (Song 709 chorus, SASB)
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