Abraham was God’s friend. Think about that! We claim Jesus as our friend. It is a two way street; Jesus also calls us His friends. Friends are faithful; friends do not let each other down. They look out for each other; they stand up for each other. It is a lifelong partnership. Secrets are shared; missions are joined. Listen to the words of Jesus, “I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you” (John 15:15 NIV). How about that? When Jesus is your friend you get connected to the great and eternal purposes of the Father. That’s astounding! That’s a really big friendship!
October 5, 2020|Categories: Christ, Devotionals, Encouragement, Father, Relationships|Tags: Divine-Human Friendship, Friendship|
About the Author: H. Lamar Smith
Native of Alabama. Graduated from Valley High School, Valley, AL. Graduate of Trevecca Nazarene College, 1966. Graduate of Trevecca Nazarene University, M.A. 1992. Pastored churches in Tennessee, Kentucky, Oklahoma and Alabama.