Like two peas in a pod

“Your attitude should be the same as that of Jesus Christ:” Philippians 2:5

Like two peas in a pod means that two people are very similar either in their demeanor or their looks. This comes from the fact peas are indistinguishable from one another so the comparison is obvious.

I have a girlfriend and when we’re around each other we have a hard time staying quiet. We talk over each other, laugh, and just cut up. It’s a wonder we ever get a word in edgewise because we both seem to have so much to say. I know I can count on her anytime because she’s a friend who is authentic and genuine, there are no facades because she’s real and raw.

Proverbs 17:17a says, “A friend loves at all times,...”. A true friend is dependable, trustworthy, and loves unconditionally. They hurt when we hurt and they know us inside out because they have seen the “ugly cry”. Friendship is not about quantity but quality and finding friends who really stay with you are few and far between. Proverbs 18:24 says, “A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” We see this played out in the lives of celebrities particularly because “friends” have attached themselves to the fame and fortune of someone else without having the best interest of the celebrity in mind.

Paul talks a lot about being united with Christ when we have an intimate relationship with Him. When we cultivate a strong fellowship with Jesus we tend to be more compassionate and understanding with others. Philippians 2:4 says, “Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.” In other words we need to be an empathetic, tender, and encouraging friend but we also need to be an advocate. We have to be the person who is willing to stand up and say something when we see something wrong.

I consider myself blessed because I have more than one friend who I can really count on and through their actions they encourage me to be a better person daily. Ecclesiastes 4:10 says, “If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!” It’s so encouraging to know we have a friend who can help us up when we’re down. It’s not about how many peas are in the pod, it’s about the quality of the peas in the pod.