Surround Myself Day 1: Companions

Who Should I Surround Myself with in College?

Day 1: Pursuing with Companions

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2 Timothy 2:22 But flee youthful lusts, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

 

You must have such a life of fleeing and pursuing. However, when you endeavor to flee and pursue, you will find that you are not able to do so by yourself. The way to flee youthful lusts and pursue Christ is in the last part of 2 Timothy 2:22. This verse says, “Flee youthful lusts, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.” You need “those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.” By yourself you are inadequate. The key is to be “with those.” As a young person, you may be very strong, but your strength means nothing. The enemy, Satan, is stronger than you are, but under God’s sovereign provision you have “those.” You must pursue “with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”

 

The young people must make the decision to pick up some others as companions. Under the Lord Jesus, in the New Testament none of the disciples were individuals. They were sent two by two; they all had companions. Young people need at least one companion. You must consider before the Lord whether you have a real companion in pursuing the Lord. However, it is better to have three or four companions. Because of these perilous times, we need more companions. If we have four companions to support us from each direction, we will not fall, regardless of what storm may come.

Reflect:

Why is there a need for us to have spiritual companions in our Christian walk?

Prayer:

 “Lord, I set my heart on You during my college years. Give me at least one or two companions who share this same heart in pursuing and loving You.”