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Pastor Sandi: Posted on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 7:43 PM
5.19.15
Friends
The strangest of companions, of those in fellowship with each
other! I am observing my little dog, a toy German Schnauzer, and my daughter’s
big dog, a mix of Hound Dog and German Shepherd, playing together. My dog,
Pepper, is feisty and standoffish, a Diva, a little intimidated about Gunner, my daughter’s
dog, and his size. To one of Gunner’s ‘lopes’, Pepper has to take somewhere
around 10-15 steps to catch up with him. It is not uncommon to see him running
around the yard at a leisurely pace and her going at break-neck speed to catch
up to, or to get away from, him. Gunner lopes around the yard, unconcerned,
only wanting a friend and to play. He leaps and lopes and jumps. He turns and
twirls and does all he can to entice her. He even gets down on his belly, face to face at her level. Yet, Pepper stands still and watches him.
She doesn’t seem to be the least bit impressed nor does she seem to want to
join in. She watches him until he has run himself out and suddenly plops down
on the ground, out of breathe. He looks at her and she looks at him. Poor Gunner! He finally
accepts the fact she is not impressed and is not going to join in, he lowers
his head in resignation. He lies very still. Pepper meanders
over and lies down near to him. And there they are - the odd couple, the best of friends,
relaxed and enjoying the quietness of friendship.
How are you in your friendships, those you
fellowship with? Do you gravitate to those like you? Do you venture out to
others a bit different than you? Ever hear how opposites attract? Sometimes the
best of friends are those who are so different and yet so much the same!
Sometimes the one who rubs you the most will be the best friend you need to
have. They will challenge you, correct you, rub the rough edges off of you, and
develop the Fruit of the Spirit in you. They will tell you Truth and this is good
stuff!
Proverbs
27:5-6 “Better
is open rebuke than hidden love. Wounds from a friend can be trusted but an
enemy multiplies kisses.”
Proverbs 27:17 “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.”
Proverbs 27:9 "Oil and perfume make
the heart glad; so a man's counsel is sweet to his friend” - Pastor Sandi
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