LET JESUS CHOOSE YOUR FRIENDS

March 7

Psalms 119:79 Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and those that have known thy testimonies.

When we submit ourselves to an ungodly lifestyle, we forfeit the privilege of wholesome friends with whom we had sweet healthy fellowship. It leaves us in partnership with the dregs of society, partying with those who know the end of their road is near, and who live the careless life of those who are dying.

At that point in time, it becomes hard to make a full turn around of repentance. These friends, who are actually enemies of our soul, cling onto us like leeches. In their misery, they desire our company, because our victory in climbing out of their pit exposes all the more their inexcusable defeat.

If we desire a real turn-around back to godliness, we need to pray for God to intervene. Former godly friends are now disillusioned with us. They feel they have been betrayed; their friendship can only be won again by sacrifice after sacrifice of humility. The trust that they once gave us by faith has now to be regained by works, so to speak. We need to pray for God to bring us new friends; friends of His choosing.

Friendship is a very sensitive subject; we feel that to choose friends is perhaps one of our exclusive rights, but a good question to ask ourselves is:
Would I let Jesus be in charge of choosing who my friends should be?

May we desire, all our lives through, the fellowship of those who fear God, of those who know His testimonies. May we live a life that attracts the right kind of friends. Remember, flies are only attracted to foul odor.

2 Corinthians 6:14-18 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? (15) And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? (16) And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. (17) Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, (18) And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.