Friends
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It is usual to hear people say,
“This is my friend,” or “I have this friend here or there…”
But who is a friend?
Oxford languages defines a friend as,
“A person with whom you have a bond of mutual affection, typically one exclusive of sexual or family relations.”
Friends share a mutual bond with you, and are the ones you celebrate with. They are the ones that stick with you in difficult times. They are the ones that tell you “it’s OK” when you are in turmoil. They are the ones you can bare your heart out to without fear, or holding back. They are the ones that listen to you without judging, however wrong you are. Friends know you, and are not afraid to tell you the truth, however bitter. They are the ones that cry with you, and feel your pain. Friends are the ones who stay when everyone else has deserted you; they are your sanctuary, your safe haven, and you are not ashamed and insecure before them. In Proverbs 18:24, we Read,
“There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.”
Jesus told His disciples:
“No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing.
But I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you.”
(John 15:15 NLT)
We are Jesus’ friends. He wants us to approach Him freely, converse with Him and tell Him what is on our heart; and obtain mercy and grace for a time of need.
MEMORY VERSE
But I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you.”
(John 15:15)
QUESTIONS
What is your relationship with Jesus?
Do you know that He calls us friends and expects us to approach him freely?
PRAYER TIP
Father, thank you for the unlimited access we have to You so that we can approach you anytime, any day and at any place. We are grateful.
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URGENT CALL
Every soul is valuable to God, far more than the entire world! But by nature, we are all sinful, and alienated from God, and we ultimately face his wrath!
God in His mercy and love made a way for us to remedy this. He gives us a chance to reverse this downward spiral to destruction, join His family, be part of His household, and become His children.
The first step to becoming a member of God’s household is for us to be saved.
Salvation comes through accepting Jesus Christ as our Lord and Personal Savior.
It is a very personal decision. No one can make that decision for you.
If you make that decision today, there will be great singing and rejoicing in heaven; because one new member has joined the family and household of God! A soul, much, much more valuable than the world, has been saved from destruction!
Do you want to make that decision today?
Please visit “The Believer’s Prayer” for guidance if you want to make that decision.
Then develop your new relationship with God through your Quiet Time.
Then find a Bible-Believing Church where you can Fellowship with like minded people.
We will be happy to hear from you through the contact information on that page, or the ones at the top of this page. Don’t delay. Make this very personal decision today!
God richly bless you
SPECIAL GRATITUDE
Thank you for visiting the Testimony Devotional Website.
We would not have gotten here without your prayers, goodwill and overall support. We are grateful, and humbled.
We thank God for counting us worthy to share in His Great Commission; and we thank you for sticking with us through this journey.
God richly bless you.
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