Best Friends Means Friends Forever
June 4, 2011
Being a best man or maid of honor is exactly that, an honor. It means that you will stand side by side and support that person on one of the most important days of his or her life. It includes helping that person prepare for the big day. Most of those responsibilities conclude after the reception, when the food is put away and the couple leaves for their honeymoon. However, today I came to realize that the duties and responsibilities of this position of honor have not ended for my best friend, Nathan. Rather than forfeiting his role at the end of the day four years ago, he has diligently returned daily to be my best man. Today, on a weekend visit, Nathan reminded me that he is my best man for life and is willing to lay down his life for me. I was struck by his commitment, which has not wavered in those four years. His willingness to serve me and my wife is as focused as on the day of our wedding. We finished our talk with quality time in prayer where Nathan offered intercessory prayer on my behalf, asking God for clear discernment and wisdom as I lead my family. After being overwhelmed with God’s peace, I hugged Nathan and praised Jesus Christ for His love and the manifestation of that love in a best friend like Nathan. In conclusion, I would urge all of you best men and maids of honor to return to your duties daily. You were selected for a reason; one that God may know more keenly that you. A reason more meaningful that you will ever know.
