Monday, February 4, 2008 - Faithful Are the Wounds of a Friend by Evangelist Dave Young
Psalm 27:7 "Faithful are the Wounds of a Friend . . ."
Have you ever had a real genuine friend? One whom you loved as your own soul and with whom you believed you could share your innermost secrets? One whom you truly believed loved you in the same way? That kind of friend is more valuable the rarest jewels that have ever existed, and strangely enough, that kind of friend is just as rare as are those very jewels. Consider this: Have you ever been wounded by that kind of friend? A word was said. An accusation was made. A betrayal. A misunderstanding. A breach of confidence. That kind of experience cuts so deeply that often a lifetime cannot bring healing. The wounds can be reopened by a simply thought, an emotional scene from a movie, a story in a sermon, even a verse of Scripture. Had the wound come from an enemy, or even a passing acquaintance, it would have made little difference. But it came from one whom you loved and the result was devastating to your heart. Do you suppose that was the image in Solomon's mind when he spoke of the "wounds of a friend?" Consider these thoughts:
1. Even the closest friends can wound you. Intentionally or unintentionally, knowingly or unknowingly. Words occur and suddenly nothing is the same. The words haunt you. The wound is tender and sensitive. You are wounded by a friend. 2. The wound came from a friend. They do love you. They did not do right, and they ought to apologize and reassure you and perhaps even hold you tightly. Either way though, they are still your friend. 3. The wound, Solomon says, is faithful! Strange words, aren't they? On the one hand, they remind us that in spite of the wound, the friendship should be salvaged. The offended must forgive. The offender should verbally make it right. "I'm sorry" is hart to say, but powerfully cleanses the wound. "I love you" and "please forgive me" are good words to!
Think about it. Have you been wounded? Forgive and love your friend anyway. Have you wounded someone? Go to that friend and make your friendship certain. They need your healing words and touches. A genuine friendship is too rare to toss to the wind! It is a rare jewel that ought to be salvaged. What should you do? By God's grace, do it.
Thanks for reading,
Sincerely,
The David Young Revival Team
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