Friend of God
The secret of the LORD is with them that fear Him; and He will shew them His covenant. (Ps 25:14)
What distinguishes a companion or best friend relationship above all other relationships? For some, it may be the secrets sorrows, frustrations, or complaints that are shared. The mark of a confidant or a best friend relationship is intimacy. A friendship that confides with secret joys. Those relationships are few and seldom known these days, yet our hearts still desire to know them. That is the relationship that God has with His Son and the relationship He desires for His children. In our scripture passage today, we find such an intimate relationship with the Father. “The secret of the LORD” is translated and understood as “friendship of the LORD.” The bible is filled with many types of relationships that vary from acquaintances, social, ritual, political and others, but it only describes a few friend relationships. Abraham was considered a friend of God. David and Jonathan were intimate friends. Jesus described His relationship with His disciples as “friend.” He said, “No longer do I call you servant…but I have called you friends” (Jn 15:15). The mark of friendship for each of these relationships was the depth for which they shared secret confidence. God said on one occasion “shall I hide from Abraham what I am doing” (Gen 18:17). David and Jonathan were dear friends that confided in one another. They were soul mates devoted to one another (1 Sam 18:1). Jesus shared His devotion and delight in the Father’s will with His disciples. What is most notable in these relationships is the shared devotion, depth of friendship, and the delight to connect in secret joys. Are you a friend of God? Have you ever let God tell you any of His joys? Jesus prayed “that they may be one, as We are” ((Jn 17:11). God desires more for His children and that they know Him and His deepest secrets. The things that He delights in. The things that bring Him great joy. “But let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight,” says the Lord” (Jer 9:24). My friend, God desires more than to be a Commander in your life. He desires to be your Companion. Begin today to seek more than His desire for your life and allow Him to share His delight. Hear Him say “I have no greater joy than to hear that My children walk in truth” (3 Jn 4). Father, thank You for the love and patience You have with each of Your children. Help us. Quiet our anxious spirit to sit in Your presence, settle and spend time with You to know “the secret of the LORD.” In the blessed Name of Jesus. Amen.