HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div
“A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” Proverbs 17:17
Between friends, there will be constant helpfulness and unstinted service.
How much Jonathan did for David, planning and carrying out all sorts of expedients! How much Jesus did for the Twelve! How much Paul did for his friends, and how they repaid him to the uttermost! “Phoebe has been a great help to many people, including me.” “Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow worker, and fellow soldier, and minister to my need.”
There are a host of ways in which I can declare my friendliness to my friend. A grasp of the hand will do it, or a trembling word of sympathy, or a little love gift. I can hasten to take his part when others misunderstand him. I can face real inconveniences, and make real sacrifices, for his sake. I can pray for him, personally, fervently, perseveringly, and pleadingly. I can commend Christ to him and can draw him nearer the country of light and love.
Let me see that my affection is not a mere emotion of my heart. It should shine from my eyes. It should set my hands and feet to work. It should prompt my lips to utter healing and helpful words. It should send me to the throne of grace with cries to God that He will keep the life which is so dear to me.
THE MYSTICAL COURT 