How
easy it for you to be a friend with someone? It probably depends on how much of
an introvert or an extrovert you are and how well your personality blends with
the personality of the other person.
Don't you remember that our
ancestor Abraham was shown to be right with God by his actions when he offered
his son Isaac on the altar? You see, his faith and his actions worked together.
His actions made his faith complete. And so it happened just as the Scriptures
say: "Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of
his faith." He was even called the friend of God. James 2:21-23
Is
it a personal goal for you to become a “friend of God?” Having a close
relationship with anyone is what it takes to be a friend, so being close to
God, you might just consider Him a friend. There is a great praise song written
by Israel Houghton that declares just that. “I am a Friend of God.” You
can Google it for the lyrics.
The
book of James goes on to tell us what happens to those who are friends of the
world, instead of God.
You adulterers! Don't you realize
that friendship with the world makes you an enemy of God? I say it again: If
you want to be a friend of the world, you make yourself an enemy of God. James 4:4
The
choice, as always, is for each person to make. Do you want to be a friend of
God…or of the world?
Many will say they are loyal
friends, but who can find one who is truly reliable? The godly walk with
integrity; blessed are their children who follow them. ... Who can say, "I
have cleansed my heart; I am pure and free from sin"? Proverbs 20:6-7, 9
Are you a
friend of God? Will you be loyal to Him?
For
since our friendship with God was restored by the death of his Son while we
were still his enemies, we will certainly be saved through the life of his Son.
So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our
Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God. Romans 5:10-11
Prayer
– Lord God, continue to fill my heart, soul, mind and give me strength beyond
the level of love I have for You now, as I seek to know You more…and become a closer
friend with You.
Meditate.
Consider friendship.
Verse
of Salvation ~ Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love
endures forever. Cry out, "Save us, O God of our salvation! Gather and
rescue us from among the nations, so we can thank your holy name and rejoice
and praise you." 1
Chronicles 16:34-35
Friday’s
Feast at the King’s Table
Friendship
Salad.
Call
together several friends—two or three at least—and ask them to bring their
favorite salad ingredient besides lettuce. You’ll provide that. Then when they’ve
arrived at your home toss all the ingredients together—and add a few creative ones
yourself like blueberries, fresh sliced peaches, grated or sliced cheese. Have
a couple of salad dressings created or use whatever you have on hand. You may
want to serve some fresh hot rolls with the salad and some iced tea, if it is a
hot day. Keep it a simple meal and enjoy the company. Friends are so important.
May the love and friendship of God flow around your table and throughout the
conversation. Blessings!
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