Who needs friends?

In 1 Cor 1:1-9, Paul gives an encouraging description of the Corinthian believers.

Belong to the church of God.
Sanctified in Christ Jesus.
Called to be saints with others.
Recipients of the grace of God in Christ.
Enriched in Him in every way in all speech and knowledge.
Not lacking any spiritual gift.
Waiting for the revealing of Christ.
Sustained by Christ to the end.
Guiltless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Called by God into the fellowship of His Son.

 In Christ I have

• Perfection: I'm sanctified in Christ. I lack no spiritual gift. I am enriched in every way. I am guiltless before God.
• Purpose: I've been called to be a saint with others. I am waiting for the revealing of Christ.
• Support: I am a recipient of the grace of God. I will be sustained by Christ to the end.
• Fellowship: I belong to the universal church. I have fellowship with Christ.

 All these things (perfection, purpose, support, fellowship) are things that I desire. But I have them in Christ. I have them completely in Christ. Only Christ can give me these things completely and perfectly.

Rather than seeking to find these things in other people, I need to remember that I already have them in Christ. People will always disappoint. Friends won't be there when I need them. Children will move away.  Spouses will leave.

If I'm looking to fulfill my needs through other people, I will always be disappointed.

So why do I keep trying to find someone to meet my needs? Why do I keep trying to find friends who will help me? I already have all the help I need from Jesus who knows what I really need and can meet those needs.

What I need to be working on is helping others find that they can only be satisfied in Christ, as I am learning, as well.