Are you there for others?

I read this proverb this morning and it made me do some thinking and ask myself...am I there for others?



Proverbs 17:17





17 A friend loves at all times,

And a brother is born for adversity.



It is easy to be there for family in times of need but are we there for others too? This proverb tells us if we are a true friend we will be there when needed. Even if our friend is in the wrong we still need to show love and guidance and this is not always easy!



What about our brothers and sisters in Christ? Are you there for them when they are in need? When we are in Christ we have a new family and it is the church. We are given the example of the disciples and the early church to be there for one another. So we must ask ourselves this very same question. This proverb says as a brother I am born for adversity, meaning to take it head on with my brothers and sisters in Christ.



We also need to be there for each other in times of celebration too! So many are envious of others but that is of the devil not God. Rejoice in the blessings of God with others!



Take a moment and evaluate yourself this day....are you there for others....show them the love of Christ in you!



Tom