June 5 – Reliable Friends

Many will say they are loyal friends, but who can find one who is truly reliable? Proverbs 20:6 NLT

King David had a reliable friend. Jonathan. Jesus had twelve friends that many would have thought were loyal to Him…but when it came down to real challenges…He stood alone. Alone as He was beaten. Alone as He was crucified. Alone. His “friends” were not reliable. Judas betrayed Him to the Jewish priests and Peter denied Him. Are you a reliable friend to your friends? Are you a reliable follower of Jesus Christ? 

Training Tip – Are you a good example of reliability to your children? When you say that you’ll pick them up after school, are you always the last parent to get there? By your actions are you teaching your children to be reliable? Do some role playing and have them “pick you up” after school or a sporting event.” Are they reliable and on time?

Are your children “reliable” friends to their friends? Have them make a list of their friends…or you make the list if they are too young to write or spell. Which ones on that list do you or they consider loyal? Are they loyal to their friends—not being critical of them.

Lord Jesus, You along are worthy of our hearts desire and we long to worship You. You are a good example to us of the loyalty you showed with Mary, Martha and their brother Lazarus. They totally demonstrated their loyalty to You, Jesus, when opened their home to You and your followers. Help us to be loyal, hospitable and reliable to our friends and other Christians.

All scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise noted.

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