Grace to you & peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
“Faithful Friend” is from Dr. David Jeremiah’s ‘Walking with God: 365 Daily Devotions’ July 1st’s entry.
"...You, Israel, are My servant, the descendants of Abraham My friend...." Isaiah 41:8
When a president leaves office, work begins on his presidential library. It is where the legacy of his life is exhibited. His accomplishments, great and small, are on display so that scholars and schoolchildren alike can research his life.
As the founder of a great nation, Abraham would be worthy of a museum and archive, if he lived today. Instead, we have the words of Scripture that describe his greatness.
We read that he was hospitable to strangers (Genesis 18:1-8), that he was obedient to God’s laws (Genesis 26:5), and that the Lord blessed him in every way (Genesis 24:1). When the Scriptures refer to the Lord as “the God of Abraham” (Genesis 28:13), they esteem him. Can you imagine your name being used to describe God the Father?
Perhaps the greatest honor the Scriptures ascribe to Abraham is that he was a friend of God. Are you a friend of God? Do you respect Him, honor Him, love Him, and confide in Him? Abraham’s example is for each of us today.
“If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it. If He had a wallet, your photo would be in it…. Face it, friend. He’s crazy about you.” Max Lucado
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
