Discover why Jesus is the Friend Who Can when no one else can. Find hope, faithful friendship, and encouragement through God’s Word. “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friend.” — John 15:13 (ESV) Every person eventually reaches a moment when they realize they cannot fix every problem. Fortunately, believers have a Friend who never fails.
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To Have a Friend; Be a Friend
Learn how Christian friendship reflects Christ through empathy, encouragement, shared joy, and burden-bearing. “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” (Romans 12:15)An instant feeling of shared joy when someone has a success, receives a promotion, or watches a child achieve academic or athletic recognition is evidence of relationship. Likewise, empathy during times of sorrow and hardship reflects genuine friendship. God created us to live in relationship with Him and with one another. Therefore, when one member of the body celebrates, we celebrate. When one member suffers, we suffer alongside them.
The Counsel of a Friend in Life’s Wilderness
The counsel of a friend can guide you through life’s wilderness. Like Moses, lean on those God sends to walk with you in hard seasons. Counsel of a friend brings clarity, strength, and direction in the wilderness seasons of life. God often sends guidance through those who have walked through trials themselves.