Chatting with Jesus
Friday, March 17, 2023
Lord, many followed You when You walked among us. You prayerfully picked Your apostles and a few supporters as Your constant companions and be Your closest friends. You offered relationship to all You encountered, but not all accepted. Many followed You for a while, and then, for whatever reasons, stopped. When You taught the Parable of the Sower, You described these kinds of people as “rocky soil” and “thorny ground” believers. (Matthew 13:3–9). When Your message of grace and mercy didn’t suit them, they bailed. Today, we might label these folks as “fair-weather” believers, or friends.
The psalmist went through similar relationships. As his popularity grew, so did the number of people who wanted to be known as the psalmist’s friend. When troubles and scandal plagued the repentant psalmist, most of his “friends” were nowhere to be seen. Seeing the fickleness of his so-called friends, to guard his vow to wholeheartedly follow You, he made a new vow:
“I will search for faithful people to be my companions,” —Psalm 101:6 (NLT)
As Your representative here on Earth, the psalmist showed kindness to all, and shared the message of grace and forgiveness with anyone who would listen. However, he guarded who he chose to be closest to him. Only those of like-faith would be his companions. They held one another accountable to stay on track.
May we follow the psalmist example for choosing our close companions. May we be gracious to all as You are, Jesus, but give us godly wisdom when choosing our closest BFF(s).
Amen, Jesus.
THANKFUL 
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