Walk with the Faithful

Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on it day and night. Psalm 1:1-2

This psalm enlightens us to the way of the faithful. As Christians we need to surround ourselves with people who build us up in the Lord. A true friend encourages us to dig deeper into God's word. A true friend encourages us to remain faithful. As a faithful follower we long for God's word to penetrate the dark and lonely places of our hearts. We need friendships that hold us accountable to God's Word. Faithful friends breed faithful friends! Faithful friends are joyful because their steps are led by a grace-filled God! 

A mocker is someone who does not fear the Lord. A mocker does not acknowledge that the Lord is a just God of consequence. However, sin is not taken lightly by our God. Therefore, friendships with mockers can cause us to lose sight of the importance of God's law. When we insist on walking with sinners, we run the risk of becoming numb to the things of God. Constant exposure to sin leads us to indifference which is the mocking of God's laws. It's a subtle change, yet leads to a downward spiral. 

As we build friendships let's look for those that will build us up in the Lord. Perhaps you already have these kinds of friends. Or perhaps you need to ask God to bring a friend into your life that holds you accountable, shares God's word with you, and who is faithful to your God! Choose your friends wisely, for your life, in the Lord, depends on it!

Dear Father,

I thank you Lord for the GFF's in my life and ask your blessing upon our friendships. I pray that each of our GFF's has a God First Friend. Bring into their lives a friend that is also seeking to live according to your word and your will. Bless them with faithful friends.  Amen and amen