Joni And Friends Devotional October 25th, 2023 Message
Joni and Friends Devotional October 25, 2023 Wednesday Message. As you study today’s devotional, remember this; “Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 (NLT)
TOPIC: Your Comforting Friend
“I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.” – John 15:15
Years ago, when I was first hospitalized after my diving accident, I dreaded the long, lonely nighttime hours when friends weren’t allowed to visit my ward. So I comforted myself by imagining a personal visit from another Friend—the Lord Jesus. I was inspired to do that after reading today’s Scripture verse, where Jesus specifically names his disciples as friends.
I pictured him coming through the doors of my hospital ward, walking over to my bedside, and saying, “Hey friend. What did you learn in physical therapy today? Was it nice to see your sister at dinnertime? Anything you’d like to talk about or get off your chest? Tell me all about it, Joni.”
Talking with Jesus like that strengthened my confidence in him. He became my Friend who saw me through months of dark, suicidal depression. If you find yourself alone with no friends around, remember Jesus is your comforting friend. He will support you.
Dear Jesus, even though I can’t see you, I know beyond any doubt that you are with me. Your companionship calms my anxious heart, stills my racing thoughts, and lifts the dread and worry from my shoulders. Thank you for being there, ready to talk about things great or small—or to just hold my hand—at two in the morning.
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