God has been dealing with me about things a lot lately. One thing is the song I sing and play in my car while driving, "I Am A friend of God." We all know and sing this song. One morning God just simple ask me, "What is a Friend?" Webster's definition--a person one knows well and is fond of, an ally, supporter, or sympathizer. And reading that, it pretty much sums up a friend.
But what does the Bible say about a friend? A friend will love you at all times(good times, bad times, sickness, broke, busted), a friend will stick closer than a brother(this is a blood relative), a friend will lay down his life for you(will back you up, always on your side, step in front of you when a gun is pointed at you). How many friends do you have that is really a friend? Are you a real friend to any one to that extend? Jesus is our friend in that way. The only one we can depend on. Most friends are not going to be there for you in the very worst of times. And do you really know of someone who will take the bullet, take the chance of being killed for you? Jesus made a sacrifice for us. Are you willing to make a sacrifice to be his friend? It is not easy to speak of the Bible, religion, and God at times. But that is when we are forced to sacrifice. I would much rather make a sacrifice now than have God turn His back to me later. Just take a few quiet moments and reflect on your friendship with God. Are you making a sacrifice for him?
If not, maybe your friendship with God is not what it should be.
Until next time, may God bless you ------