Friendship and Fellowship: Friends of God!
“I have created you for friendship and fellowship with Me,” says The LORD.
“I AM a faithful friend, not like those you have had that were there for a season, and then gone. I will stand beside you at all times. When you look for help, look to ME!
“I will be your Counselor, and what I tell you will HELP you and never fail! I do not practice on you to make things perfect, for I do things right the first time.
“I cannot miss, so what I instruct you to do cannot fail either. Trust in MY JUDGMENT, rather than the opinions of others.
“For as your friend that is closer to you than a brother, I will give you wisdom that is beyond your years, understanding that is beyond your education, and make a way for you where there was no way,” says The LORD.
“I can create a door, not just open one,” says The LORD.
“I AM unlimited in space and time and circumstances cannot trouble Me! Your concerns are small in comparison to all that I have created for time and eternity, so why do you even question My ability?
“I will do the astounding things that you could never imagine, and create and do NEW THINGS that go far beyond your greatest expectations.
“You cannot number the thoughts that I have toward you, and cannot measure My love. You are never alone, forsaken or without MY help.
“I AM not just standing by, but waiting for you to ASK. I will help you, uphold you, strengthen you and give you everything you need as your faithful friend, and you will not need to seek a second opinion or another solution, for Mine will work perfectly for you always,” says The LORD.
~ June Sheltrown Reinke
Dr. June Sheltrown Reinke is a prophetic pastor, evangelist and teacher. She has been the senior pastor of Faith Fellowship Ministries in Florida since 1988. She has ministered in the prophetic to individuals and corporate groups for decades.
Hallelua! Glory to Jesus! And Thank you Lord.
What is the difference between friendship and fellowship? Friendship is a condition whereas fellowship is a company (unity). From E. Bagwell
Vine makes an interesting observation on the difference between a fellow (Gk: hetairos) and a friend (Gk:: philos). He says, “This (hetairos), as expressing comradeship, is to be distinguished from No. 1 (philos), which is a term of endearment.” Thus, one can maintain friendship (endearment) with one with whom he cannot maintain fellowship (comradeship or partnership); or else a Christian could have no friends outside of Christ. Even one’s joining with the local church in withdrawing fellowship from a brother does not mean that he is withdrawing his friendship (2 Thess. 3:15); though the circumstances calls for not keeping company with him. (1 Cor. 5:9-13; 2 Thess. 3:14). Neither friendship or fellowship need be the basis for the other.
Amen! I receive it in Jesus’ Name!
O.M.G…woohoooooo!!! Thank you my Saviour. I love you. Thank you so much sister. So encouraging and uplifting. Love it.
Abba Far Elsker dig