Good Christian friends are something to be treasured. Jesus called his followers friends (John 15:14-15). Since that time, people have understood better the value of hanging out with fellow believers.Paul made many friends. At the beginning of Acts 18, Paul made two new friends: Aquila and Pricilla. Some of Paul’s other friends include Barnabas, Mark, Silas, Timothy, Luke, Titus, Tychicus, Trophimus, Sopater, Aristarchus, Secondus, Gaius, Epaphras, Epaphroditus, Artemas, Apollos, Zenas, Onesiphorus, Eubulus, Pudens, Linus, Claudia, Philemon, and Onesimus. And most of those names aren’t listed among his 30 friends in Romans 16!
Sometimes, it takes a little work to make a friend. It’s natural for some to make friends. Others must learn the skill of making friends. Here are five steps that could help you make friends:
- Meet a new person.
- Talk and listen to that person.
- Find something in common.
- Go visit that person.
- Help them know God better.
Friendships do not just happen. If you want a new friend, you must take steps to get to know that person. If you want friends, you must act friendly. Are you a social person? Do you try to make new friends in the church? Or do you just wait for others to take steps toward you? Do you greet new people? Do you take time to find out about their background, family, and interests? Have you learned the skill of making new friends?
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