More then just servants!

How do you like the idea of being God's friend? Well, that is exactly what He wants from us--friendship. There are ideas floating around that God requires blind servitude but thank goodness we know better!

The words of Christ Himself in John 15:15 are ones of a Father who wants nothing more than our trust and an obedience that springs from a desire to do right because it is right, not just because He said so.

Trusted friends know each other's business and even then, still love each other unconditionally. A servant only does what his master asks - no questions asked, no inquiry as to why it should be done the way it is done. But a friend asks a friend many questions and is met with gracious and sincere answers.

The only servitude God requires is that of serving your brother or sister with total and complete love. If you want a friend, be a friend; if you want joy, give joy; if you want to be heard, be a good listener; if you want to be healed, be a healer.

What kind of friend are you?