"And the scripture was fulfilled that says,
'Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,'
and he was called a friend of God."
and he was called a friend of God."
Psalm 105:42 NIV
Who's your best friend? I think of people like Mark, Greg, Joel, Steve, Rhonda, Kim, and Donnie. I think of Deana, Larry, Danny, and Joe. Who do you think about when you think about the close friendships you've had?
Fill in the blank: I'd love to be friends with ____________. I was interviewed on camera for a family get-together a few years ago. One question was, "Who - living or dead - would you like to have dinner with?" The first answer came quickly! I would love to meet the Big Red Machine - the Cincinnati Reds baseball team from the early- and mid-70s. That's when I learned to love baseball and that is my favorite team of all time from any sport.
To be a friend of the Big Red Machine would be pretty cool. I follow Johnny Bench on Twitter. Does that count?
To be a friend of God would be even better. What does it take to be God's friend? Abraham was called a friend of God because he believed God. Lots of folks believe IN God but Abraham's belief was more than that. Even demons know God exists and it makes them tremble. But they are not God's friends.
Believing God is more than just accepting the fact that he exists. That's a starting point. Unfortunately, many people never make it to the starting line so there is no way they can be God's friend. But once you believe in God you must believe God. Believe who he is, believe what he says. And to believe to is accept as truth so that it guides your life.
Abraham believed God and was counted righteous, or right with God. And he was God's friend. I want to be God's friend, do you? Here's what it takes: believe God, not just IN God. Pray that God will help you embrace who he is and apply what he says as the guide for your life.
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