She is a Friend of God’s
Think for a moment. What qualities do you look for in a potential friend? For many of us, a verse in Proverbs answers that question best. Proverbs 18:24 says: “he who has friends, must first show himself friendly.” We look for a responsive smile, pleasant conversation, or common interests. Something welcoming that draws us to a person, letting us know that that person is open to a connection. After establishing an initial connection, nurturing and cultivating the relationship through talks, activities, support, commitment, and consistency leads to the development of a friendship.
At times, our definition of “friendship” may get distorted by the world’s view of what a friend is. Our hurts, pains, and expectations can also distort our view of what a friend is. According to God’s word, true friendship is the willingness to lay down your life for friend. Few friendships go that deep. Forget laying down one’s life; most people are unwilling to sacrifice comfort, time, or a few resources to preserve a friendship.
Why is friendship a quality of a blessed woman? Though this quality doesn’t describe a blessed woman like the other qualities—her friendship with God defines her. In John 15:14, Jesus gives an absolute condition for being His friend. He says: “You are my friends if you do what I command” (NIV). Her obedience to God’s Word is rewarded with a deep, intimate friendship with God and the peace of mind that God will only seek the good of those who love and obey Him.
Through her friendship with God, she experiences the joy of having a faithful friend she can count on—a friend who does not change and does not withdraw His love. Whatever the circumstances may be, she is in good company with God. That familiarity with God guides her in choosing other, more deeper friendships.
Ever wondered why God called Abraham His friend (Isaiah 41:8)? Ever wondered why Jesus told the disciples in John 15:15: “No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends….”? Besides the fact that they were obedient to the Word of God, God talked intimately with all of them. They shared God’s interests, enjoyed God’s company, and had a deep sensitivity to the Word of God. Most importantly, they made themselves available to God.
Your Call to Order
Will you be a friend of God’s or a friend of the world? Your choice does not negate the fact that God loves you unconditionally. However, God desires an intimate relationship with you. A relationship that is not one-sided, but you and He are actively pursuing intimacy with each other. Will you:
- Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind;
- Be obedient to God’s commands;
- Tell others what a wonderful friend you have in God?
Power Verses:
“A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity” (Proverbs 17:17).
“As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend” (Proverbs 27:17).
“A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” (Proverbs 18:24).
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