Friends are powerful. They can make or mar. In history, friends have been known to be foes in disguise, while perceived foes have turned out to be great friends. Friends are a great influence, and they will influence for good or for worse. You may not be able to choose the circumstances of your birth and the milieu of your family, but you can choose who you want as friends and discard those who are parasites. 2Sa 13:3 But Amnon had a friend, whose name was Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David’s brother: and Jonadab was a very subtil man. Amnon died a premature death. Ever before his light could shine, the flames were extinguished in a fit of revengeful act. He lost the opportunity to bloom and blossom, his destiny was cut short, and his potentials never saw the light of day. He was a prince, a king’s son, but his royal blood was wasted, his life terminated in its midst of days. Amnon wouldn’t have died, if he has not been advised by a ‘friend’ Years before, he had heeded to a counsel from a FRIEND whose counsel eventually cancelled his destiny. Jonadab was his friend, but his friend became the source of his nemesis. He had hopelessly fallen in love with his half sister to the point of sickness. Jonadab advised him on how to get his sister’s attention. He followed his friend’s advice, feigned sickness, and eventually raped Tamar, his half sister. Absalom who is also Tamar’s brother made sure he revenged. He went too far. Two years down the line when Amnon thought all was gone and forgotten, Absalom ensured his murder. He murdered him. Maybe if his friend had not given him that counsel, he might have lived longer. So the question is, who is your friend? Your friend is the definition and description of your life. Watch the friends you have. Friendship is by choice and not by force. If you are still single and probably living with your parents, can you confidently introduce your friend to your parents? If your friend is a goal getter, he will influence you. If she is a gold digger, she will also influence you. A friend is defined as a person you know well and regard with affection and trust. So you really want to be careful who is covering your back. Don’t lie down with dogs or else you rise with fleas. Disconnect form those distracting your destiny. The one telling you that you cannot be rich unless you sell your body is not a friend. The one telling you that you are bush girl for being a virgin is a foe disguising as an enemy. The one telling you to cheat on your spouse and taste stolen waters is not a mentor but a tormentor of destiny! The one telling you that you cannot make it unless you become crooked and con people is not really a friend. A good friends will bring progress into your life, but a bad friend will usher you into retrogression! I love these translations of Proverbs 13:20 Pro 13:20 MSG Become wise by walking with the wise; hang out with fools and watch your life fall to pieces. Pro 13:20 GNB Keep company with the wise and you will become wise. If you make friends with stupid people, you will be ruined. So make up your mind today. Disconnect and reconnect where necessary. Friendship begins with friendship with Jesus. He will then lead you and guide and help you choose good friends who will add to your destiny. May God, the lover of your soul guide you to choose good friends that will advance your life!
Posted on: Sun, 11 Aug 2013 05:33:24 +0000
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