Marbaniang, Domenic

Text : John 15:9-17 Friendship is God-ordained. It proceeds from God the Father – “as the Father loved me, I also loved you” (John 15:9) Friendship is Christ-patterned. He is the one true example of a True Friend – “as I have loved you…” (John 15:9) Friendship is a Sacred Tie/Bond.  “keep my commandments” (John 15:10) Friendship is a Choice to Love despite everything . “abide in My love… love one another as I have loved you.” (John 15:9,12) Friendship is a Cup brimming with Divine Joy.  “that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.” (John 15:11) Friendship is Self-less and Sacrificial - “to lay down one’s life for his friends” (John 15:13). Friendship is Transparent and not diplomatic or formal. “No longer do I call you servants,… but,… friends…” (John 15:15) Friendship is Sharing.  “all things I have made known to you” (John 15:15) Friendship is Proactive. “I chose you” (John 15:16) (John 15:cf. Prov. 18:24) Friendship is Benevolent and Good Intentional. It wants...

Friendship is God-ordained . It proceeds from God the Father - "as the Father loved me, I also loved you" (9) Friendship is Christ-patterned . He is the one true example of a True Friend - "as I have loved you..." (9) Friendship is a Sacred Tie/Bond  - "keep my commandments" (10) Friendship is a Choice to Love despite everything - "abide in My love... love one another as I have loved you." (9,12) Friendship is a Cup brimming with Divine Joy .. "that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full." (11) Friendship is Self-less and Sacrificial - "to lay down one's life for his friends" (13). Friendship is Transparent and not diplomatic or formal - "No longer do I call you servants,... but,... friends..." (15) Friendship is Sharing - "all things I have made known to you" (15) Friendship is Proactive . "I chose you" (16) (cf. Prov. 18:24) Friendship is Benevolent and Good Intentional....