“Cherish Your Relationships”

Philippians 2:4-13

Cherish is defined as to hold or treat as dear; feel love for; honor; appreciate; treasure; defend; encourage; support.

God cherishes what He creates. Developing and having good relationships, friendships is an important element in living a joy-full life. Paul had two good friends who sustained Him and strengthened his relationship with the Philippians. They were friends with each other because they were first friends with Jesus. Friendship with Jesus is a beautiful thing. Jesus has paid a tremendous price for our friendship. “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” Jesus said He no longer call us servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.” Think of the difference between servants and friends. Servants carry out orders even though they are unaware of how they fit into a plan or into the whole scheme of things. They just execute the orders because they are under obligation and authority. They don’t even have to agree with it - they just have to do it. They, in fact, may not even know their master. But a friend is different. There’s much more intimacy. Friends are confidants of each other’s thoughts and plans. They are in harmony with each other and seek each other’s good.

I come by this morning to let you know Jesus is by far the best friend we could ever have or could ever want. So when He blesses you with different relationships always cherish them. Be bless and I love you!!! JE