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!
From the devotional book “Growing Toward Maturity”, by H. Lamar Smith.
