As kids, when we were not in school, our days were spent playing outside. One activity was sliding down the embankment and out unto the river ice. We would make a fire on the ice and take a break once in a while and stand around the fire.
On this particular trip, with me at the front of the sled and my buddy behind, we sped down to the river. Something went wrong with our trajectory, and we landed in the fire that had melted about a six-inch hole in the ice.
My ankle was sprained quite badly, and I was somewhat incapacitated and dazed; however, my faithful companion pulled me out of the hole which still had live coals. As you know by reading this, I survived.
In life, things go wrong and plans made can have snafus. It is a good thing to have a friend who will watch your back when you get in trouble.
A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need.
God provides such friends to care and protect us; however, man’s greatest friend is our Lord and Savior.
A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
If your journey involves speed and ice or other hazards, don’t go it alone.
Think about it.
Gary