Good Morning
All,
Psalm
25: 14-15; “The friendship of the Lord
is for those who fear him, and he makes known to them his covenant. My eyes are
ever toward the Lord,
for he will pluck my feet out of the net.”
Just
someone to talk to; just someone who you can share your thoughts with; just
someone who you can be yourself with.
Most people want and need a friend.
They seek that special companionship that only true friendship can
bring. The main thing about true
friendship is the complete honesty that you generally have.
It is your best friend that tells you the
person you are dating is not the right one.
Your best friend is the one to tell you that the clothing you have on
isn’t you. It is your best friend who
you share your dreams with and who helps you keep your life grounded. It is usually your best friend that you call
first, whether it is wonderful news or the worst news.
In many ways, we can view Jesus as our best
friend. He is the one who truly knows
you better than anyone else. He knows
your fears; those things in your life that cause you to stay awake at
nights. He knows those events that cause
us to worry. It might be struggles with
your spouse, or other family member. It
might be struggles with your boss or a co-worker. It might just be the struggles that can come
with getting older; but the fears can make us feel very lonely.
It is through that loneliness that Jesus
leads us to hope. It is by his love and
grace that we are kept safe. He protects
us from the snares and the traps that the devil sets for us. He protects us from the fears that can paralyze
us. He gives us the confidence of our
salvation and to us the peace that only he can give. It is through his loving kindness and
patience that we receive form him the blessings of this life and the ability to
face the trials and struggles with hope.
It is that hope that secures us
Jesus is your best friend especially in
that he will never abandon you or forsake you.
Even when others do, he will always be there to comfort you and to guide
you through the trials and fears. He
speaks to us those words of comfort through his Word and hears our cries. He listens better than any best friend
because he offers true healing and true hope. We can live in the certainty of
his wondrous grace. In him and in him
alone we know that our salvation is secure.
It is only by his grace that we win those battles and can face those
fears with the certainty of the victory promised to us by God. Given to us at our baptism, we can hold onto
that promise that absolutely nothing can separates us from God’s love. He is our friend; he is our salvation. He protects us from all the devil throws at
us. In him alone we have peace.
Gracious
Lord, you are our hope and salvation. In
you we have the peace and comfort to face this world. Guide us by your light of truth. Be with those who feel lonely and without
anyone to be with them. Guard and
protect them from the traps that the devil lays before them. Keep them safe in your loving arms. Bring them safely home. In your precious name we pray, amen.
God’s Peace,
Pastor Bret
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