5/2/15
"...and he was
called God's friend."
James 2:23b
Most people are familiar with the Old Testament patriarch, Abraham. He
was called God's friend. Another prominent Old Testament man was
Moses. He actually spoke to God fact to face as one friend does to
another.
What God seeks from each of us Christians, who claim to follow Him, is
friendship. Yes, God wants an intimate relationship with you and with me.
What are the ways we can foster this relationship with God? God wants us
to tithe (bring Him our best and first offerings), and to worship Him
faithfully with other believers, and to pray (talking to Him about our deepest
needs and concerns and thoughts), and to read His Word daily for wisdom and direction.
Just as we have to put time and effort into our marriages, friendships and
other earthly relationships, we have to expend the same time and energy to
become a friend of God.
Who are we human beings that God not only created us but now He wants to have a
relationship with each of us? Wow! I have the opportunity now on
earth to become a friend of God.
Written by
Carol Steficek
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