FACE today, knowing that you have a friend in Jesus. “Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.” Jesus was seeking to prepare His disciples to carry on His mission without His physical presence. He wanted them to know that they had a Friend in high places. And although He would not be with them bodily, His Spirit would never leave them.
Jesus is called by many names, “…and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Now He adds to this list, Friend. A Friend that has promised to walk with you in the valleys and help you climb mountain tops. Jesus is a Friend that holds every secret you have and will never betray you. A Friend that waits each morning to hear the sound of your voice. He is a very attentive Friend and knows the longing of your heart even before you speak them. Oh, What a Friend we have in Jesus…
As a Friend, Jesus calls you to walk with Him, to take Him by the hand. Why? Because He has already gone where He will lead. He has lovingly measured out your day. He bids you trust and rest in His friendship for He longs to give you purpose and to enrich your life today, that others will desire His friendship as well. Oh, What a Friend we have in Jesus…
The Friendship Jesus offers is life-transforming. He wants to be your forever Friend, your best friend. So, when your earthy friends despise and forsake you, take it to your Friend in prayer. In His arms, He’ll take and shield you… You will find a solace there. Oh, What A Friend we have in Jesus…
John 15:15; Isaiah 9:6; Psalm 139
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