Friends play a very important role in our lives. Next to family we are indebted to our friends. For most of us, friends influence the decisions we take in our day-to-day affairs. Friends influence the kind of school we attend, and the courses we do. Friends influence the work we do. They influence who we relate with. They even influence who we end up getting married to. Some people have become so dependent on friends that their success or failure in life depends on it,
It is as a result of this huge influence on our lives that it is very important to know the kind of friend you make. Your destiny remains in their hands. For instance, if friends influence you to marry the wrong person you are doomed. You will be bonded together with the wrong person for life.
This morning we shall be examining three types of friends.
The Jonathan (1 Samuel 18)
The Jonathan type of friend is:
They help you attain your highest potential in life. Once you tell them where you are going in life, they will do everything to ensure you get there
Selfless. This friend does not mind selling everything they have just to help you.
They sacrifice for you. They set aside their own comfort for your own.
They genuinely love you. They do not fake their love for you. Its genuine, it comes from their heart.
They are dependable. When the world is against you, they stand by you. When everybody turns their backs on you, they will still stand by you.
The Jonadab (2 Samuel 13)
The Jonadab friend is:
They are usually so close to you, pretending to love you
They are always available anytime you need them
They are people set upon your life to ensure your destruction
They are envious of your success, but pretend to celebrate with you
They magnify your weakness to the world
The Leech
The Leech is usually:
They come into your life for what they can get from you. Very selfish
They are not prepared to sacrifice anything for you
They leave your life at the slightest problem. When you go through challenges and you turn around for help from this friend, they will be nowhere to be seen
These are two scenarios that reflect the kind of friends we have. One’s friend helped protect him, and pushed him to his throne. Another’s friend gave advice that made him lose his throne and got him killed. Your friend can either help you on your throne or help to dethrone you.
As you go through this day and this week, ponder over these questions, and review the people in your life you call friends. Remember, that person can either help you to your throne, or take you away from your throne.
Shalom! Peace and life to you. Have a fabulous day and week!!
Source: Richard Kojo Ellimah.
