11th August 2025
Grace For You Today!
The Father of Glory Gives Us the Perfect Gift of His Friendship
“And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, ‘Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.’ And he was called the friend of God.’”
James 2:23 NKJV
Abraham was called the friend of God and this was not hearsay. God Himself testified to it:
“But you, Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, you descendants of Abraham my friend.” Isaiah 41:8 NIV
God is not only our Father — He is also our Friend.
Jesus confirmed this in John 15:15:
“I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything I learned from my Father I have made known to you.”
The Invitation to Friendship
This week, the Holy Spirit invites you into deep friendship with God.
• A servant doesn’t know his master’s business.
• A friend is entrusted with secrets, mysteries, and divine purposes hidden from the foundation of the world.
What True Friendship Looks Like
A friend loves at all times (Proverbs 17:17):
• In good days and bad.
• Accepting you exactly as you are.
• Keeping your confidentiality and guarding your interest.
The Limitation of Human Friendship
Even the closest human friend won’t know everything in your heart.
Why?
• Fear of being misunderstood and rejection.
• Fear of exposure and shame.
These fears can lead to identity struggles, emotional pain, even health issues and in some cases, premature death.
The Freedom of Friendship with God
With God, there is no fear of betrayal.
You can trust Him with:
• Your cares.
• Your disappointments and failures.
• Your most intimate struggles.
The Holy Spirit will take these burdens, ignite His holy fire in you, and set you ablaze for His glory.
Beloved! God is your Friend –the Friend who loves you at all times, without condition.
Receive Him as your dearest friend! Amen. 🙏
Praise the Risen Jesus!
Grace Revolution Gospel Church