I had been feeling kind of lonely for the past few weeks. But it was kind of strange that I was surrounded by alot of people but still felt lonely. One thing, I know biblically is I AM NEVER ALONE. This was something that struck me. I feel lonely but I am not alone. Why? Becoz Jesus is with me. Amazing! Loneliness to me talks about emotions involving people. But I know God loves me and will never leave me. But my devotion has helped me explore some of these relationships I have (generally). Relationships, ie: Friends, Family.
Today i was led to Proverbs 17:17... "Which says, "A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity." And in the message version, "Friends love through all kinds of weather, and families stick together in all kinds of trouble."
I thought that this was a beautiful statement. 'a brother is born for adversity' - this was the line that I was pondering over and over. The word 'born' speaks about birth into a physical family and spiritual family. It seems like it is the purpose of a brother. When someone I was born for this, meaning I was specifically design for doing that.
1st question: Am I there for my brother in adversity? Or who is there for me? I know my family is behind me.
So i wanted to do an immediate application: So i prayed and pause and asked. God brought Luke into my memory. My prayer buddy! So i msged ' Is there anything i can pray for you...' I guess this message could have never been so timely for him (rite, luke?)He called me back immediately. I was surprised. He spoke to me about the situation he was in (I must been too busy till I didn't catch with him). And yes, I thank God for speaking to me. And yes, I'll stand by you, brother.. Lord spoke ' You are a brother!'
"A friend loves at all times" was a statement that I was pondering about too. Who are my friends? I used to have alot of friends. Somehow being in the navy and ministry have reduced the alot to a few. Has this affected me? At first, i thought so. But the Lord, showed me that a friend loves AT ALL TIMES. Not only selected moments or periods of my life but at all times. Ps Cesar was talking about it being ok for some of these friends to go. The friends formed later (after new birth) are better. So a friend is a friend that loves at all times. You know, I felt that was an answer that i needed and went on to work. Guess what, Daniel msged much later and said 'hey hows your cough now?' The Lord spoke ' There's your friend, your brother'. I felt touched that Daniel msged and the Lord spoke to me in such a manner.
Dear Brothers, this is my daily devotion. But I wanted to further spur us towards being united.
My question to all of you: Is there anything I can pray for you, my brothers?
Narash (Lion of God)
Today i was led to Proverbs 17:17... "Which says, "A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity." And in the message version, "Friends love through all kinds of weather, and families stick together in all kinds of trouble."
I thought that this was a beautiful statement. 'a brother is born for adversity' - this was the line that I was pondering over and over. The word 'born' speaks about birth into a physical family and spiritual family. It seems like it is the purpose of a brother. When someone I was born for this, meaning I was specifically design for doing that.
1st question: Am I there for my brother in adversity? Or who is there for me? I know my family is behind me.
So i wanted to do an immediate application: So i prayed and pause and asked. God brought Luke into my memory. My prayer buddy! So i msged ' Is there anything i can pray for you...' I guess this message could have never been so timely for him (rite, luke?)He called me back immediately. I was surprised. He spoke to me about the situation he was in (I must been too busy till I didn't catch with him). And yes, I thank God for speaking to me. And yes, I'll stand by you, brother.. Lord spoke ' You are a brother!'
"A friend loves at all times" was a statement that I was pondering about too. Who are my friends? I used to have alot of friends. Somehow being in the navy and ministry have reduced the alot to a few. Has this affected me? At first, i thought so. But the Lord, showed me that a friend loves AT ALL TIMES. Not only selected moments or periods of my life but at all times. Ps Cesar was talking about it being ok for some of these friends to go. The friends formed later (after new birth) are better. So a friend is a friend that loves at all times. You know, I felt that was an answer that i needed and went on to work. Guess what, Daniel msged much later and said 'hey hows your cough now?' The Lord spoke ' There's your friend, your brother'. I felt touched that Daniel msged and the Lord spoke to me in such a manner.
Dear Brothers, this is my daily devotion. But I wanted to further spur us towards being united.
My question to all of you: Is there anything I can pray for you, my brothers?
Narash (Lion of God)
2 comments:
hello!
haha, i was on my way to tuition, and somehow i just thought of u and ur cough. the sms was still in my inbox.
i remembered in my previous post i talked about addressing our brothers' concerns properly. so i decided to sms u to check if u were doing better. haha, God works in mysterious ways.
i am touched by ur devotion.
press on, Brother!
Frankly speaking I've not seen your post yet. As i've been busybusybusy for the past few days. As i was not feeling well, i decided to rest...
Now after reading your post. I say A-men, brother. I'm encouraged by your post. And I affirm with all my heart of what you've said 'grow in Love and Unity in Christ'.
Brother, I'm seeing a new Light in your spiritual journey. All the monsters are getting afraid and they are fleeing. Don't let them get to you. I fight for you, the spiritual battle. I guess you understand what I'm saying...hee
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