Friend For Life

What a wonderful and joyful thought that God calls us friend!

Abraham was called a friend of God. He was faithful and obedient to the call of God. One day he took God's hand and together with his family left all that was familiar to walk with the Almighty into the pages of history. Their journey took them to a land one day would be given to his descendants.

Jesus said to his disciples, "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).

If you should ever desire a promotion, this is the best! The Lord raises us from the position of a servant to that of a friend where where we enjoy a measure of intimacy with Him whereas a servant's role is restricted. There are more servants but fewer friends that are at ease in being themselves in the presence of God.

As friends conversation flows freely and silence is relished for just to be together is enough. No obligations, duties or performance or juggling gifting and talents. Just a stroll in a garden with the Ancient of Days, the Creator of the earth, holding His hand while listening to the rise and fall of His breathing. The same who breathed life in our own bodies.

Can we say we are a friend of God? Are we passionate about walking with Him daily even if our emotions or difficulties get in the way? When it rains or the heat of the day beats on us that we would pursue those intimate moments just to hear Him whisper?

And can you imagine a friend like Enoch who walked with God all his life that one day the Lord took him home? How God's heart must long for a friend He can tell secrets and share His heart!

Beloved, let's walk with Him until our final breath when we will open our eyes to see Him holding out His hand to lead us into a glorious home.