Genesis 24:40   ⁴⁰ But he said to me, ‘The LORD, before whom I walk, will send his angel with you and make your way successful.

It is good to have companions who can encourage us when we are down or in trouble. Good companions can help keep us going when we want to give up. They can remind us why we are continuing on with our cause. They help us see the successful future in the midst of the struggle.

Good companions pray for us. They intercede with God on our behalf. They remind us that we are not alone: that God is with us and will protect us. They become our faith when our faith is waning. They become our hope when our hope fades. They show us God’s love when we feel unlovable. They point the way to God so that we don’t lose our way.

Lord, thank you for putting good companions in our lives. Help us listen to their counsel to trust in you. Amen.