Proverbs 17:17

Proverbs 17:17

"A friend loves at all times, a brother is born for adversity."

It is very hard to find a friend who will love you constantly. It feels like it is too good to be true. A friend who loves you at all times? A friend who is like a gift to your life, a marvelous blessing? Further, it states a brother is born for adversity, which I believe depicts that you are to love your friend in the midst of his harsh conditions, misfortune and calamity. You were born to sympathize with your brother and sister (friend) in times of war. You were BORN to comfort, to encourage, to increase, to build, to impact, and to give hugs. It is a PURPOSE!  I dare you to do some introspection. Are you a friend to your friends? Are you living this scripture out loud?! Examine the persons that you are quick and daring to call friends today. He is bones and flesh, with energy and short-comings, comes with cries and laughter. Do you love him  at all times?

This scripture also reminds me of Jesus Christ. His breath alone will revive you again, and makes you feel whole, loved beyond human actions and words. He exemplifies the ultimate love and friendship. The lover of all lovers, there is no greater love like his. He is the MASTER at loving you. He is the EXPERT at demonstrating how to love. He is the PHYSICIAN at practicing love. He is the TEACHER who showers you with exciting ideas about love, without circumstance.

He loves you for everything and at all times! I passionately want to be like him, whatever it takes. If we settled for Gods way of LOVE, then I promise you that this world would be so much nicer.

Today is Valentine’s Day, worldwide, and I personally do not “celebrate” this occasion, with my own convictions and reasons. Yet, I am grateful today that I am loved and I love you! And believe meee, it is not only on Valentine. That’s it for me. Have a glorious day!