What Does it Take to be a Friend of God?

What Does it Take to be a Friend of God?

I once sang in a choir, and we had a call-and-response song: "Are you a friend of God?" The answer was, "I am a friend of God." The writer of that song was inspired by Abraham's walk with God. God called Abraham His friend, a mere mortal! (James 2:23 MSG)

James 2:23 MSGV had this to say about Abraham: 

23 The full meaning of "believe" in the Scripture sentence, "Abraham believed God and was set right with God," includes his action. It's that mesh of believing and acting that got Abraham named "God's friend."

But What Does It Take to Be a Friend of the Highest God? 

Abraham wasn't just a believer; he acted on his faith without hesitation. He obeyed God's instructions, and that's what made him a friend of God.

I recently had a conversation with a 9-year-old about God. I asked her, "What would you like to become?" She mentioned several professions, and I asked if she had asked God. She laughed, unsure if God could speak to her. I encouraged her to ask God to speak to her through dreams.

CAN GOD SPEAK TO US? 

Yes, He does. He loves it too. 

During the middle of the year, I attended this women's conference. Every speaker who taught from their experience described how finding God's voice changed their life. I used to be that confused little girl with many insecurities, but after attending this conference, I wanted to hear God's voice too. 

And yes, I have. 

God wants to speak to us more than we want to talk to him about.

As we grow in our knowledge of God and walk with Him, we come to a point where He calls us friends. I want God to be my friend, partner, and companion in life. Knowing God as God is beautiful but knowing Him as a friend is the best.

Studying Abraham's life, I noticed his prompt obedience. It was as if he was determined to please God. When God wanted to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah, He told His friend Abraham. Lot was spared because Abraham had a "friendship" with God. Abraham was all out for God with the "what can I do for Him today attitude?" 

God wants to be our friend at all times and for all times. When we cultivate this friendship, we are open to daily benefits. So, I ask again, Can God call you His friend? 

Are you a friend of God? 

Stay Revived!

By Guest writer.