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Betrayal

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Yesterday I was betrayed to the max.  I was dropped flat on my back.  I am not sure if I hit my head or not.  One thing is for sure.  I am so sore that I can barely move.  Getting up in the morning should be a real experience.  I am speaking not of anyone in particular.  I am speaking of my desk chair.  As I was sitting in my chair preparing last evenings sermon I heard a very loud “bang!” and the next thing I knew is that I was on my back looking up at the ceiling.  Thankfully my wife was home sick from work.  She finally came in to find me dazed and laying there still in the part of the chair that I occupied.

I know what you are thinking.  Inanimate objects do not betray our trust nor do they let us down.  Well, my chair threw me down.  It was no easy let down I will promise you.  There are times in life where other people let us down.  What can you do about it.  Nothing.  I know this is not the response we want.  We want to get even.  Well, we want to get ahead really.

Listen as David recounts his own personal betrayal in Psalm 55:12-13, “For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it: neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; then I would have hid myself from him:  But it was thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance.”

For me, I try to not over react.  I try to do as Jesus would do and go on.  This is much easier written in a blog like this than to practice it in life.  I must; for the cause of Christ, continue doing what God has called me to do.  There is little time left before the world comes to an end and we all need to get busy for the cause of Christ.

So, how are you doing?

Friends

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When I was growing up my Dad was a truck driver and was seldom home.  Because of this I suffered as a boy growing up.  My Grandfather was a carpenter above all carpenters.  He build an addition in our town and the house he and my Grandmother lived in when I was growing up.

The problem with this is that none of these skills were passed on to me.  I have no mechanical ability at all.  When thing break I am at the mercy of someone else to get it fixed.  This is a real bummer for sure.

My wife and I needed a new garbage disposal and dishwasher.  Thanks to our income tax refund we were able to purchase both of these and were able to get quality appliances for both.  Then comes the problem.  After I purchased these appliances I took a look on the internet for videos on how to install them.  Well, there was no way that I was going to do these jobs on my own.  I had delusions of granduer thinking that I could do it.  No way!

I called a brother from Church.  He came over and brought his brother-in-law and together they whipped out the installation in four and one half hours.  It would have taken me four weeks, I am pretty sure.  As I thought of their kindness I was reminded of what the Bible says.  Look at Proverbs 18:24, “A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.”  It would very difficult for me to repay the debt I owe these men.  Until then, all I can say is God bless them real good please.

So, how are you doing?

Friendship

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A couple days ago I was looking through things on social media and I ran across a video that is heartwarming and deeply touching.  It is a video about a 3 year old little boy and a 98 year old man.  They live next door to one another.  You can watch the video here.  Get some facial tissues ready.  I promise you will need them.

The reason this struck me is the unlikely friendship that was created.  Even the parents speak about how priceless the bond between their young son and the elderly man next door.  This man next door is a WWII veteran.  He seems like a man I would love to know.

They are shown playing in the yard together.  My favorite part is where they “race” their John Deere’s against one another.

I think the Word of God says it all in Proverbs 18:24, “A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.”

Take an inventory today.  Do you have many friends?  I hope you are blessed with many friends.  If you find yourself without friends the place to start is to look within yourself and see if you are worth having as a friend.  This is a sobering thought to me, I know.

So, how are you doing?

Friend

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Yesterday our Pastor Al Ray had a great message on friendship.  It was “Friend Day” at our Church.  The members invited their family and friends for the special day.  The choir did a great special.  One couple who were guests of our Pastor even beat us to Church.  The husband sang a duet with Pastor Ray and it was a great special.  The weather was supposed to be really bad and this kept some people and visitors alike at home.  They really missed a wonderful service.  I was really glad to be a part of the service.

One man said that when everyone else walks out on you, true friends are walking in to be with you.  This is the kind of friend that I want to be to others.  I have needed some true friends in my days; but, they never came.  Sometimes I get hurt when people that I know need someone; but, they did not call me in their hour of need.  I get over it quickly; but, nonetheless it happens.

The great truth is that Jesus is a friend that is always there and is greater than any friend on this earth.  Look at Proverbs 18:24, ‘A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.”  Did you get that?  Jesus sticks closer than a brother.  I am an only child and I do not know what it is like to have a brother or sister so the only point of reference I have are my brothers and sisters in Christ.  I am thankful for them and for my Saviour, Jesus Christ.

So, friend, how are you doing?