ARE TRUE FRIENDS TRULY AVAILABLE?

Looking at the definition of friend, which connotes a person you know well and regard with affection and trust, it would be easier to agree that true friend should exist as a result of the trust you may have builded over the years.

In biblical cycle, friends are even rated far beyond one’s blood relation, which proves that even though your household can sell you out, it will be more difficult for an outsider to achieve. Jesus Christ in Matthew 10:36 declared "and 'a man's enemies will be those of his own household', painting the glooming scenarios that your own family people can be very dangerous towards you behind the scene. This, notwithstanding shouldn’t create bad blood among family members, but to rather play safe whether among your family members or friends.

Now, in Proverbs 18:24, the bible says “A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother”. Considering the weight of the above statement, one can confidently opine that a friend is the one that can tell you that your mouth smells, which aligned with common sense and adage from time immemorial. A true friend can agree to go the extra length with you without nursing any preferential status above you, due to the fact that he a true friend.

Again, in Proverbs 27:10, the bible equally submitted that “Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour that is near than a brother far off”. This can be taken as an indictment on family relations who always snubs their family members in preference to outsiders. A friend here is described as a neighbour . Are you a true friend? Consider your relationship and approaches to those you call your friends today.

In life realities, I have witnessed far reaching helps and assistance from friends than direct family members. In most cases, it comes as surprise due largely to the fact that it was never expected. I am praying that God will transform me to be in better position to prove my friendship to people around in unique and memorable manner.

Are you a true friend? Show your friendship today around the people within your reach. A lot of people demonstrate their friendship when a matter is already spoiled. Some contribute to people’s burial but will never pay such people medical bills when they were alive. Some sing the praises of the dead but were indifferent when their true friendship was needed most. Others feigned sympathy over their friend, but was never there when their attention was most needed. So, what type of friend are you to your friends today?

Therefore, consider your position towards your friend today. Correct any thing that needed to be corrected so as not appear FRIENEMY in the end.

Bear in mind that, A FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.