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OUR DAILY BREAD : BEING A TRUE FRIEND
TUESDAY MAY 16
BEING A TRUE FRIEND
TODAY’S READING
Genesis 14:17-24
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Melchizedek king
of Salem brought
out bread and
wine. Genesis 14:18
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Poet Samuel Foss wrote, “Let me live by the side of the road and be a friend to man” (“The House by the Side of the Road”). That’s what I want to be__a friend of people. I want to stand by the way, waiting for weary travelers. To look for those who have been battered and wronged by others, who carry the burden of a wounded and disillusioned heart. To nourish and refresh them with an encouraging word and send them on their way. I may not be able to “fix” them or their problems, but I can leave them with a blessing.
Melchizedek, both the king of Salem and a priest, blessed Abraham when he was returning weary from battle (GEN. 14). A “blessing” is more than a polite response to a sneeze. We bless others when we bring them to the One who is the source of blessing. Melchizedek blessed Abram, saying, “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth” (v.19).
We can bless others by praying with them; we can take them with us to the throne of grace to find help in time of need (HEB. 4:16). We may not be able to change their circumstances, but we can show them God. That’s what a true friend does.
__David Roper
**Jesus, teach us to be a friend of people as You are with us.
Give us eyes to see others and their needs and to take the time to listen.
Help us to take them to You, the source of life.
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A big part of loving is listening.
BEING A TRUE FRIEND
TODAY’S READING
Genesis 14:17-24
____________________________________________
Melchizedek king
of Salem brought
out bread and
wine. Genesis 14:18
____________________________________________
Poet Samuel Foss wrote, “Let me live by the side of the road and be a friend to man” (“The House by the Side of the Road”). That’s what I want to be__a friend of people. I want to stand by the way, waiting for weary travelers. To look for those who have been battered and wronged by others, who carry the burden of a wounded and disillusioned heart. To nourish and refresh them with an encouraging word and send them on their way. I may not be able to “fix” them or their problems, but I can leave them with a blessing.
Melchizedek, both the king of Salem and a priest, blessed Abraham when he was returning weary from battle (GEN. 14). A “blessing” is more than a polite response to a sneeze. We bless others when we bring them to the One who is the source of blessing. Melchizedek blessed Abram, saying, “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth” (v.19).
We can bless others by praying with them; we can take them with us to the throne of grace to find help in time of need (HEB. 4:16). We may not be able to change their circumstances, but we can show them God. That’s what a true friend does.
__David Roper
**Jesus, teach us to be a friend of people as You are with us.
Give us eyes to see others and their needs and to take the time to listen.
Help us to take them to You, the source of life.
_________________________________________________________________
A big part of loving is listening.
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cimi - Posts: 2622
- Location: Washington
Re: OUR DAILY BREAD : BEING A TRUE FRIEND
If there’s anyone out there reading this who doesn’t have a friend, or someone to talk with and needs a friend or a shoulder to cry on, or just to talk. About anything. I’m here. I’m a good listener
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cimi - Posts: 2622
- Location: Washington
Re: OUR DAILY BREAD : BEING A TRUE FRIEND
I agree, a true friend guides people to the light of Christ.
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notforgotten - Posts: 411
- Location: Tustin, California USA
- Marital Status: Married
Re: OUR DAILY BREAD : BEING A TRUE FRIEND
Wow, this was a powerful daily bread. I was so blessed reading this. I am thankful to call both cimi and notforgotten my friends. I too share the same thought as cimi. If you read this and need a friend, I too would be blessed to be yours.
Do you know my Jesus? Do you know my friend? Have you heard He loves you? If not, I'd like to introduce you.
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mlg - Posts: 4428
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Re: OUR DAILY BREAD : BEING A TRUE FRIEND
Yes mlg. We are the “body of Christ,” we should behave like it. We should be transparent and ready to give a listening ear. I’ve discovered the importance of this very thing this past year and a half. I have needed so much to talk, and there aren’t a lot who want to listen. REALLY listen. So, i realize the importance of this. Jesus is a listener. He is. But He also tells us to be in community because He Himself knows how important it is to have human contact
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cimi - Posts: 2622
- Location: Washington
Re: OUR DAILY BREAD : BEING A TRUE FRIEND
Amen and Amen.
Do you know my Jesus? Do you know my friend? Have you heard He loves you? If not, I'd like to introduce you.
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mlg - Posts: 4428
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Re: OUR DAILY BREAD : BEING A TRUE FRIEND
cimi wrote:Yes mlg. We are the “body of Christ,” we should behave like it. We should be transparent and ready to give a listening ear. I’ve discovered the importance of this very thing this past year and a half. I have needed so much to talk, and there aren’t a lot who want to listen. REALLY listen. So, i realize the importance of this. Jesus is a listener. He is. But He also tells us to be in community because He Himself knows how important it is to have human contact
Agreed. Loneliness...the starvation for companionship and love, is greater in this world than the starvation of food.
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notforgotten - Posts: 411
- Location: Tustin, California USA
- Marital Status: Married
Re: OUR DAILY BREAD : BEING A TRUE FRIEND
Yep, especially when one has been alienated from almost her entire family. Brutal.
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cimi - Posts: 2622
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