“Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends. . .” (John 15:15a).
In our May study, we learned about the “something old” of a wedding tradition. As we drew similarities, we found the “old” had more to do with putting it off than wearing it. This month we will draw comparisons as we look at “Something New.”
Do you remember the first time you signed any kind of document with your married name? Your new name, as our study writer stated “signified your willingness to accept a blended identity as a couple.” Accepting your new name marked a new beginning.
When we accept Christ as Savior we begin to relate to today’s verse. He called His disciples “friends.” This denoted a deeper relationship. The “old” is gone and, like the disciples, we are ready for a new beginning. How exciting! We have “a new name written down in glory.” The Lover of our Soul wants us to be mutual “friends.”
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Praise and pray for the new things we see—new missionaries, new MKs, new purposes, new life in Christ; the list could go on and on.
