True Friendship
By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye
have love one to another.
—John 13:35
The human soul
is a lonely thing. It must have the assurance of companionship. Left entirely
to itself, it cannot enjoy anything. God said in the beginning, “It is not good
that man should dwell alone” (Genesis 2:18). The creation of Eve was the
beginning of human companionship. God’s people are a body, not intended to
function separately, not intended to be unconcerned
for one another. The only true body in the world is the Church. The world may
talk grandly of brotherhood, but in reality its philosophy is “each man for
himself.” God’s children are guaranteed the richest and truest friendship, both
here and hereafter. Only in a true friendship and a true love do we find a
genuine basis for peace. Only God can break down the national and racial
barriers that divide men today. Only God can supply that love that we must have
for our fellowman. We will never build brotherhood of man upon earth until we
are believers in Christ Jesus. The only true cohesive power in the world is
Christ. He alone can bind human hearts together in genuine love.
Prayer for the day
Father, teach me true brotherhood in Jesus Christ.