Thursday, June 29 You are the ones who have stuck with me in my trials.​—Luke 22:28.

[Áine]

Thursday, June 29

You are the ones who have stuck with me in my trials.—Luke 22:28.

 

A solid friendship with a fellow human is based on frequent and heartfelt communication. The same is true of our friendship with Jehovah. When we express our feelings, thoughts, and concerns to him in prayer, we demonstrate that we have confidence in him and that we know he loves us. (Ps. 94:17-19; 1 John 5:14, 15) Associate with loyal friends; they are a gift from Jehovah. (Jas. 1:17) Our heavenly Father shows personal interest in us by providing us with a spiritual family of brothers and sisters who show “love at all times.” (Prov. 17:17) In his letter to the Colossians, the apostle Paul mentioned certain Christians who had supported him, referring to them as “a source of great comfort.” (Col. 4:10, 11) Even Christ Jesus needed and appreciated the support he received from his friends, both angelic and human. (Luke 22:43) Sharing our concerns with a mature friend is not a sign of weakness; it can be a safeguard. w21.04 24-25 ¶14-16

[Geralyn]

17 hours ago, Anniebea said:

Even Christ Jesus needed and appreciated the support he received from his friends, both angelic and human. (Luke 22:43)

 I applied a "fly on the wall" view or 'see myself there' when considering this thought the scripture took on a whole new image for me.   Jesus would have known this angel!  This was not an impersonal EMT(emergency medical tech) visit this angel was a friend of Christ's!   Sometimes an angel would touch the one needing it!  Daniel 10:18  "The one who looked like a man touched me again and strengthened me. 19 Then he said: “Do not be afraid O very precious man."    While Jesus was not afraid there would be appropriate words akin to "we got your back".

 

Edited June 29, 2023 by Geralyn