I guess one of the main takeaways for me during yesterday's session was that of friendship vs companionship. In our journey of life as a christian, we have both secular friends and also brothers and sisters in Christ. We can have many friends, a group of good friends, but how many are our companions? I guess that the greatest difference is that as friends they will be there with you to share moments in your life, some are good times others are bad, as companions, they will be there to walk those moments with you.
The word 'walk' used as a verb suggests that a companion is not only present to provide company (as the chinese translation of companion suggests) but also that concious effort is put in, action is taken for the well being of the fellow companion due to the nature of the close relationship and affection for each other.
Its such a blessing that God created Eve for Adam and that no christian is a lone wolf but that we're all part of Christ's body the church and we have fellow brethren. God is so thoughtful..God is good :)
How good and pleasant it is
when brothers live together in unity!
The word 'walk' used as a verb suggests that a companion is not only present to provide company (as the chinese translation of companion suggests) but also that concious effort is put in, action is taken for the well being of the fellow companion due to the nature of the close relationship and affection for each other.
Its such a blessing that God created Eve for Adam and that no christian is a lone wolf but that we're all part of Christ's body the church and we have fellow brethren. God is so thoughtful..God is good :)
How good and pleasant it is
when brothers live together in unity!
It is like precious oil poured on the head,
running down on the beard,
running down on Aaron's beard,
down upon the collar of his robes.
It is as if the dew of Hermon
were falling on Mount Zion.
For there the LORD bestows his blessing,
even life forevermore.
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