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We know that Abraham was called “the friend of God” (James 2:23), but there is a detail in this verse, which we do not usually notice: The Bible does not say that God was Abraham’s friend—though He was—, but that Abraham was God’s friend. This is not an accident.
To start a friendship, it is necessary for both parties to be willing to put in the effort, but this is not what has happened between most people and God. Everything God has done with regards to mankind shows how much He is willing to be a Friend to each one of us, but mankind has not shown willingness to be God’s friend.
When we analyse the characteristics of a friend, we understand why most people are not able to build a friendship with the Almighty, and why Abraham was called the “friend of God”.
Many people expect a friendship from God, but they do not do what it takes to be God’s friend. They want to reap the benefits of God’s favours, but are not willing to be favourable to Him and His plans. God is willing to be everyone’s Friend, but few are willing to be a friend to His.
Abraham did not work any miracles, but he was the miracle itself, because he heard EVERY Word of the Most High. For this reason, he became a reference.
Do you want to be God’s friend? “Look to Abraham” (Isaiah 51:2).
Bishop Edir Macedo
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