December 30, 2017

          “To be God’s friend is the highest honor on earth.  To know God intimately in your life journey is pure joy.  Though the days are dark, God is beside you helping you, guarding you, guiding you as the apple of His eye.

          God delights in His friends.  They are His greatest accomplishments.  All creation praises God, but mankind has separated itself from its Creator.

          Noah was God’s friend.  Enoch was God’s friend.  Moses was God’s friend.  Samuel was God’s friend.  David was God’s friend.  Isaiah was God’s friend.  Jeremiah was God’s friend.  The Bible is filled with men that cultivated a friendship with God.  They walked humbly with Him.  They listened for His voice.  They poured their hearts out to Him.  They obeyed Him.  They rejoiced in their great discovery of God.  They found the pearl of great price and left all to serve Him.

          Things are not what they seem.  The world looks glamorous and exciting but all it offers is emptiness and meaninglessness.  God in the silence offers fulfillment, peace, joy, and a heart filled with the love of heaven.

          Cultivate your friendship with God as a gardener cultivates his garden.  Spend time in the garden with God getting to know Him.  Share your heart’s intents with Him.  He is a wonderful listener and is interested in everything you tell Him.  He delights in you as a father and dotes on His child.

          Make God proud of you in the sight of the heavenly courts by being obedient and loving.  Be humble and quiet, letting others go their own way.  You keep your eyes on your great Friend who loves you as no other.  He loves your smiles of contentment and acquiescence to all He brings to you.  All is for your good.  He is teaching you how to live in heaven where all is holy and good.

          Your Friend is always by your side.  Acknowledge His presence and your joy will be full.”

Holy Spirit of Love