I like this quote by British author J.R.R. Tolkien:
“Faithless is he that says ‘farewell’ when the road darkens.”
It reminds me of the words of Solomon:
A friend loves at all times,
And a brother is born for adversity. ~ Proverbs 17:17
So what is your definition of a true friend…
The one that gives expecting nothing in return?
The one that is willing to tell you the truth even if it means making you angry?
The one who can sit with you in silence during your darkest hour, and not say a word – who understands that just being there is enough?
The one you trust to hold the other end of the rope you are dangling from the proverbial “cliff” by?
Solomon said that “faithful are the wounds of a friend”. Does that mean faithful are the wounds a friend gives us? Or, could it possibly mean that faithful are the wounds a friend named Jesus took on your behalf?
In memory of Bob Martin ~ 1931 – 2013
“Faithful”
The Heart of Abba - Ron Phillips 