I was able to spend time with one of my best friends today for an afternoon of basically nothing. We watched Twilight and New Moon (don't judge :) ), tried to do homework and plan for the coming year (we ended up online shopping), ordered pizza, and just chilled out, enjoyed each other's company. I am so blessed to have her as a friend.
Friendship is obviously something I value, although I will never be as good of a friend to others as I am able to be. I will always fall short in some way. For example, I am the worst person in the world at keeping in touch with people. I have an email in my inbox waiting for an answer, that I just have not sat down and attended to yet. Melissa--if you read this, I am sorry, and I will be replying as soon as I finish this post!
I have a personal relationship with Jesus, something that I didn't understand until I gave my life to him. I have always believed in God, but that's not the same as loving him. And even though I do love him now, I still saw God as a little more removed than my friends with me now. I pictured him as a friend who is away and I was keeping in touch with him through prayer. That was until I read this verse today:
"God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord." 1 Corinthians 1:9A quick search at Dictionary.com told me that fellowship is defined as a friendly relationship, or a companionship. We are called to be the companions of Jesus. Who is my best friend if not a companion, someone with whom I am in a friendly relationship. Jesus is not someone with whom I have to keep in touch because he is away. He is here with me, with you, now, and he wants to have those movie days with you. He wants to just chill with you while you try and fail to complete homework.
Jesus is with you wherever you go, whatever you're doing. Be aware, feel the peace and contentment in his presence, in fellowship with him.
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