Everlasting Friend

"So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God."

(Romans 5:11)

We all have friends, right? Some people have lots of friends while some might just have a little. Everyone in this world needs a friend, they will spend time together doing what they like and help each other when they're in need.

However, sometimes some of us feel left out or lonely because our friends are not with us. We always forget that we always have a true and everlasting friend with us all the time. He is God! Yes, it's hard to imagine a friend that you can't see. He wants to be our best friend and He is! This friendship with God is possible only because of the grace of God and the sacrifice of Jesus.

God loves us and we're all His best friends.

The question is... Do we acknowledge Him as our best friend? Often we seek other people first when we're in trouble and we seek God last.

"There is one God and Father of everything. He rules everything and is everywhere and is in everything."
(Ephesians 4:6)

What can humans do with your problems?

Well, they can comfort us or maybe help us out. That applies if you're just having a minor problem, but what if you're in deep trouble? Let's say a life-death situation, a situation where no one is there or even when you're totally worn out. Will you still go for your friends? How much can they help you? In the end, the problems are still there. There is NO complete solution to your problems if you seek man. Never forget that even in the darkest moment of your life, when you're left out from the world, God will always be there.

"Come close to God, and God will come close to you."
(James 4:8)

Good friendship comes with you can share your life experience with each other, that applies to God too! It's not just attending church on Sunday or having daily devotional, but everything else you do daily. Everything you do can be 'spending time with God' if He is invited to be part of it and you stay aware of His presence. Choose to praise God every moment of your life. Share every problem with Him and have faith in Him. All things will be possible when you have faith.

"The secret of the LORD is with those who fear Him, and He will show them His covenant."
(Psalm 25:14)

There is absolutely nothing more important than developing a friendship with God. It's a relationship that will last forever! Knowing and loving God is our greatest privilege, and being known and loved is God's greatest pleasure.