Build Strong Friendships Before the End Comes

"A true friend show love at all times." -  PROVERBS 17:17.

AS WE move deeper into "the last days," We may face severe adversities.  (2 Timothy 3:1)  For example, after an election campaign, a country in western Africa was torn apart by social unrest and mob violence. For over six months, our brothers and sisters  could not move about freely because they  were in a combat zone.  What helped them to cope with such hardships?  Some found refuge in the homes of brothers living in a safer area. One brother reported:  "In such a situation, I appreciated having friends around me. We were abler to encourage one another." 

When "the great tribulation"  strikes, we will appreciate good friends who love us.  (Revelation 7:14) So it is urgent that we build strong bonds of  friendships now.  (Read 1 Peter 4:7, 8) We can learn much from the experience if Jeremiah, whose friends helped him survive during the time leading up to the destruction of Jerusalem.  How can we imitate Jeremiah?  

Next time: Build Strong Friendships Before the End Comes - LEARN FROM JEREMIAH'S EXAMPLE

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