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21 - Love & Friendship
Kirk Reflections 5th May 2024.
Rev. Erick du Toit brings this week's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland.
LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. (JOHN 15:13)
Friendship is such a crucial part of the Gospel. Without it, life would be pretty dull. We need (and crave) shared experiences with others for it to come alive.
Just the other day we had a BBQ on the beach at Silver Sands in Aberdour. Whilst the wood was crackling, and we got the burgers ready I thought to myself: would it be as enjoyable without friends?
Growing up, I had an imaginary friend ‘Nga (pronounced
‘Hinga’). We did loads together. Exploring the river next to our house, looking for tadpoles and playing in the garden.
As we grow older it may be that our friendship group shrinks, and we almost lament the idea of a large friendship group. The incredible thing about Christian community, is that we’re never alone. We don’t need imaginary friends, because there are multiple opportunities throughout the week (not only on a Sunday!) where we can gather with brothers and sisters in Christ!
Let us remember: in order to have good friends, we must endeavour TO BE a good friend. And how does one achieve this? By your willingness to lay down your life for ‘em. This is what Jesus did, of course; so are we expected to do the same?
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By Kirkliston ParishKirk Reflections 5th May 2024.
Rev. Erick du Toit brings this week's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland.
LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. (JOHN 15:13)
Friendship is such a crucial part of the Gospel. Without it, life would be pretty dull. We need (and crave) shared experiences with others for it to come alive.
Just the other day we had a BBQ on the beach at Silver Sands in Aberdour. Whilst the wood was crackling, and we got the burgers ready I thought to myself: would it be as enjoyable without friends?
Growing up, I had an imaginary friend ‘Nga (pronounced
‘Hinga’). We did loads together. Exploring the river next to our house, looking for tadpoles and playing in the garden.
As we grow older it may be that our friendship group shrinks, and we almost lament the idea of a large friendship group. The incredible thing about Christian community, is that we’re never alone. We don’t need imaginary friends, because there are multiple opportunities throughout the week (not only on a Sunday!) where we can gather with brothers and sisters in Christ!
Let us remember: in order to have good friends, we must endeavour TO BE a good friend. And how does one achieve this? By your willingness to lay down your life for ‘em. This is what Jesus did, of course; so are we expected to do the same?