“The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear him, and he makes known to them his covenant.” Psalms 25:14 ESV
In any relationship, whether professional, familial, romantic, platonic, there are benefits. Parents and guardians often care for us when we’re younger. Colleagues and friends provide much needed support and advice as we get older. Family helps us cultivate every fruit of the spirit, coaxing us to be more patient, kind, and loving.
And yet, even with God there are benefits to being friends with Him. Abraham is one of the earliest Bible characters we meet, and he is credited as being a friend of God. (James 2:23, Isaiah 41:8) Some of us know the story of Abraham. He was generally obedient to God, could discern His voice, trusted God, and repented of his sins. As a result of knowing God, Abraham became the father of the Israelites fulfilling the covenant God made with him.
The good news is that we too can have that same friendship with God. When we draw nearer to God, by spending time in prayer, reading the Bible, worship, or quiet time He draws nearer to us and reveals His plans. This psalm reminds us that God reveals His will to his friends in the same way we would share our plans with loved ones.
Are you in need of direction? Do you desire to learn more about God’s plan for your life? If so, invest in spending time with God like you would any other relationship, and watch Him show you what He’s up to!
Reflection
What can I do to spend more time with God? Are there distractions that I can eliminate to prioritize Him? What area(s) of my life do I want to hear from God? Which spiritual disciplines can I practice to draw closer to Him?
Prayer
Lord, thank you for our friendship. Please forgive me of the times I failed to invest in our relationship. Reveal to me what I can do to spend more time with You so I can maximize the benefits of our friendship. I want to know Your will and what You would have me to do. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.
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