By faith we take hold of redemption. Through faith we declare we are no longer alienated, but are His friends. If He died for you while you were His enemy, doesn’t He care for you now that you are His friend? Once you were His adversary, now you reconciled. Place yourself by faith into this identity: a friend of Jesus, a friend for whom He died.
Now, let’s consider some questions. Will His death be in vain? Does He want you to know His friendship? Does He desire to communicate with you, to hear your heart, for you to hear His?
If you believe that you are His friend, and that Jesus is your Friend, then rely upon Him just like you would a trusted friend. As a friend, Jesus comes highly recommended.
Let’s pray: Living God, You are the Friend Who sticks closer than a brother. You are concerned with me and my life, and call me to share Your concerns. I pray that I may be someone who knows Your Friendship and reciprocates. I pray that I may know You in the person of Your Son, Jesus, in the power of His resurrection, the fellowship of His sufferings, and be conformed to His death, even the death of the cross, that I may share in the glories of the resurrection of the righteous.
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