Friendship with The Lord

The LORD is a friend to those who fear him. He teaches them his covenant. Psalm 25:14

The Lord teaches. What a gracious God we have. He cares enough about us--about mankind--that He teaches us--how to live...what it means to please Him. Wasn't that one of the purposes for Jesus to come to earth...to teach us? A Pharisee named Nicodemus who became a follower of Jesus spoke to Him one evening. 

     After dark one evening, he came to speak with Jesus. "Rabbi," he said, "we all know that God has sent you to teach us. Your miraculous signs are evidence that God is with you."  John 3:2 

The proper path...a path of righteousness.
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The LORD is good and does what is right; he shows the proper path to those who go astray. He leads the  humble in doing right, teaching them his way. Psalm 25:8-9.

The Lord is a friend to those who show respect...fear...towards Him. What does it mean to be a friend...of God, of the Lord...and of others--fellow believers or non-believers? We occasionally sing a old hymn, "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" that stresses His devotion to us...to care for us, bearing our sins and griefs. It is our privilege to take all our cares to Jesus in prayer. That's what friends do for each other...they care. We know that Jesus will take our requests to His Father. He will be our mediator.

     Therefore he is able, once and forever, to save those who come to God through him. He lives forever to intercede with God on their behalf. Hebrews 7:25
The Lord is our friend--we just have to trust Him...and fear Him. To "fear" is to respect. Do you respect Jesus Christ...is He your Lord and Savior? He is mine. My Lord, my Savior, my teacher. My friend.

Prayer ~ LORD, I give my life to you. I trust in you, my God! Do not let me be disgraced, or let my enemies rejoice in my defeat. No one who trusts in you will ever be disgraced, but disgrace comes to those who try to deceive others. Show me the right path, O LORD; point out the road for me to follow. Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you. Remember, O LORD, your compassion and unfailing love, which you have shown from long ages past. Do not remember the rebellious sins of my youth. Remembers me in the light of your unfailing love, for you are merciful, O LORD.  Psalm 25:1-7

Daily Bible Reading: Matthew 2

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