There’s nothing like “old friends” and I’m not talking about age, although that would be appropriate in some cases. My wife and I just returned from visiting some of the folks I’m talking about. I preached last Saturday and Sunday at the Rodgers Baptist Church in Garland, Tx. where we had the privilege of visiting with Pastor Ron Thomas and his wife Brenda. This church has a special place in my heart and every visit brings back a lot of wonderful memories. Being there also gives me the opportunity to see a lot of old friends, even some I didn’t expect to see. What a blessing!
Many of those “old friends” are preachers and their wives (remember what I said, “I’m not talking about age.”–whew, that was close!), but many are simply church members who have remained faithful down through the years. I’ve know some of them for nearly 40 years and they are still involved in God’s work. What a great testimony!
It is members like that who, under the leadership of their good pastor, make Rodgers Baptist Church the great church it is. God has used this church to do amazing things and I am encouraged everytime I visit. It reminds me of what God can do when we do things His way.
Well, I guess there ought to be some point to all this, so I’ll just wrap it up by by saying this—Be grateful for your friends and never forget what a serious responsiblity it is to be a person’s friend. They won’t be around forever, so take a little time to let them know how special they are to you. It will be wonderful when all God’s children are gathered home where they can spend eternity in one anothers company. Until then, take some time to enjoy your friends. You will be glad you did. Think about it!
