We are blessed if we have friends who can stand by us no matter what happens. Each time we need them, they are always there, ready to support us. They make us feel secure and well-cared for. They are happy when they see us happy. They feel for us and comfort us when we are in difficult situation. They bring sunshine to our lives by their unfading thoughtfulness and loving-kindness.
Is there someone whom we can call a perfect friend? There is, and He's genuinely interested in our personal welfare. He welcomes us to be a guest in His tent. But we must meet certain qualifications in order to deserve that most precious friendship of all. In the following quote, a famous king outlined these requirements.
A Melody of King David :
"O Jehovah, who will be a guest in your tent?
Who will reside in your holy mountain?
Who will reside in your holy mountain?
He who is walking faultlessly and practicing righteousness
And speaking the truth in his heart.
And speaking the truth in his heart.
He has not slandered with his tongue.
To his companion he has done nothing bad,
And no reproach has he taken up against his intimate acquaintance.
To his companion he has done nothing bad,
And no reproach has he taken up against his intimate acquaintance.
In his eyes anyone contemptible is certainly rejected,
But those fearing Jehovah he honors.
He has sworn to what is bad for himself, and yet he does not alter.
But those fearing Jehovah he honors.
He has sworn to what is bad for himself, and yet he does not alter.
His money he has not given out on interest,
And a bribe against the innocent one he has not taken.
He that is doing these things will never be made to totter."
And a bribe against the innocent one he has not taken.
He that is doing these things will never be made to totter."
-Psalms 15
Yes, friendship with the Most High keeps us strong and secure, and it will also give us eternal benefits, which He promised to those who remain loyal to their friendship with Him.
