Friendless

 “The man of too many friends [chosen indiscriminately] will be broken in pieces and come to ruin . . . “(Proverbs 18:24a AMP)

Although there are hermits, who are satisfied living in solitude, God created humanity for companionship and association with other people. Some people are satisfied with calling only one person a friend, while others need multiple friendships to satisfy their longing for camaraderie. If you are searching for a friend, know that others are looking for someone just like you.

The question is, can you have too many friends? According to the passage, it isn’t the number of friends who poses a problem, but the kind of friends you choose. Rushing into gaining friendships quickly without wisdom causes devastating destruction. Being selective is not to be confused with being snobbish, but choosing comrades wisely, as the proverb warns. If friends are not like-minded, problems will occur.

The second half of this proverb says, “But there is a [true, loving] friend who [is reliable and] sticks closer than a brother.” Jesus is our friend, a friend we can depend on, one who will never disappoint, will always understand, and never leave us. You may be thinking, well, of course, Jesus is my friend. But is He? A friend is one with whom we spend time and share our thoughts. Is Jesus your friend? Is He mine?

Friendship and fellowship with other believers are essential to our spiritual well-being, but friends come, and friends go. If you find yourself without friends, we learn Jesus is enough as we mature in the Lord. He is “The Friend” in your life who sticks closer than a brother, the One to turn to first for help and answers—for everything you need. He is trustworthy and will never leave you friendless.