Good Company

“Now so it was that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions.”
Luke 2:46

Jesus was 12 years old and He was sitting in the midst of the teachers of the word of God. You and I need to spend time in good company. Jesus was only 12 years old and He was already spending time with the men of God. So much so that His mom and dad couldn’t even find him.

Now, remember bad company corrupts but good company builds up good character. We need to spend time with positive people who have got a vision, who are going somewhere, who are full of life and who are full of the love of God. You will never find an eagle flying with a flock of turkeys! That British prime minister, Lloyd George said once, “Education without Christ makes clever little devils.”

Remember, it is the company that you keep. On the farm we breed the famous American Quarter Horse which specializes in working with cattle. The Association in South Africa often imports horse trainers from the USA, where the Quarter Horse originates from, to teach our men and women the fine art of herding and cutting cattle on horseback. So we bring in the best because we want to learn from the best.

What is it that you are requiring from your children today? Do you want them to grow up as wholesome godly Christians? Well, then you need to make sure that they are learning godly principles at an early age. The school that they attend must be a school that believes in the ethos of Jesus Christ. Their friends, the company they keep, must be young people who love God. Their role models are most important - They must look up to people who are serving Jesus Christ in every aspect of society.

Today, spend time with those who love the Lord Jesus Christ and you will find peace, hope and the love of God growing in your heart.

Have a wonderful day and God bless you!