Charles Stanley In Touch Daily Devotional 15th October 2022, Saturday Reflection. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Read Charles Stanley In Touch Daily Devotional 15 October 2022
TOPIC: How to Build True Friendships
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: 1 Samuel 18:1-4
In Touch Daily Devotional 15th October 2022 MESSAGE
We all long to have good, reliable friends who love us, but how do we go about making these relationships? The biblical account of David and Jonathan helps us learn how to foster genuine, close friendships (1 Samuel 18:1-30, 1 Samuel 19:1-24 1 Samuel 20:1-42). Their story demonstrates that true companionship is built upon a foundation of mutual respect, love, and authentic commitment.
Jonathan was the prince of Israel, while David started out as a lowly shepherd boy. Social status didn’t interfere with the cultivation of their friendship. When one experienced joy or sadness, the other did, too, because their hearts were knit together. Trying circumstances couldn’t weaken their commitment. Jonathan even risked his life and future kingship in order to save David from death.
We were designed by God for true companionship. But developing this kind of relationship requires not only time and selfless devotion but also transparency, which means a willingness to reveal who we really are. Taking such a risk requires trust, but unwavering friendships are well worth the effort.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Mark 6-7
THOUGHT FOR TODAY: Strong friendships require mutual respect, love, and commitment.
In Touch Daily Devotional 15 October 2022 By Dr. Charles Stanley. He is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Atlanta and founder of In Touch Ministries, both located in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Stanley’s heart’s desire is to get the gospel to “as many people as possible, as quickly as possible, as clearly as possible, as irresistibly as possible, through the power of the Holy Spirit to the glory of God.
