Friend of God

John 15:14-15 - "You are my friends if you do what I command you. No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you."

Do we consider ourself a friend of God or a servant of God? God calls us as His friends if we obey His commands and not servants, the whole attitude of mankind will change when we apply this principle in our lives. When we consider those under our authority as friends then obedience will not be out of fear but out of love and respect.

James 2:23 - "The Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness”—and he was called a friend of God." We see one of the highest titles, if not the highest, that can be given to an earthling. "He was a friend of God." Friendship in this connotation is speaking of intimacy. More than just a close acquaintance. "One who is attached to another by affection." So, we must understand that there was a reason why Abraham was called "The Friend of God." It is possible to be a child of God and not be a friend of God. It is possible to be saved and not have that intimate relationship with God that would qualify us as His friend.

Let's examine our lives (our walk) today to see whether we are really a friend of God obeying His commands or do we have to bring correction to qualify as His friend.

Have A Blessed Day!

God Bless

Every Day With Jesus