The Best Friend

Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. —John 15:13

It’s an honor I cherish, and one I seek to live up to—but I don’t always do it. It’s the privilege of hearing my wife say, “You’re my best friend,” which she does often. As much as I love her, though, I occasionally do something that is not so “best friend-ish.”

In reality, no matter how hard we try, we cannot live up to the high standard of being a friend who never lets others down. We all fail from time to time—forgetting to do what we should or simply allowing selfishness to build a barrier between us.

As believers, we take comfort in knowing that we are called a friend of God, and He is a true friend who will never falter. Michael Gungor’s joyous song “Friend of God” captures the wonder of this relationship when it asks, “Who am I that You are mindful of me?”

Abraham was called “the friend of God,” and that friendship was related to his faith (2 Chron. 20:7; James 2:23). Jesus explained how we can receive that designation as well. He said to His disciples, “You are My friends if you do whatever I command you” (John 15:14). There is no better friend, for we know that He will never leave us nor forsake us (Heb. 13:5).

Looking for the best friend ever? You can’t do better than the Lord Himself. — Dave Branon

I’ve found a Friend, O such a Friend!
He loved me ere I knew Him;
He drew me with the cords of love,
And thus He bound me to Him. —Small

Jesus is the only faultless Friend you’ll ever find.

Life is full of ups and downs, this is very true for most people including myself. There was once when I had met with a crisis in my life, I just thought if that issue was not resolved this was going to be over for me. The normal reaction for me as a Christian is to pray to Jesus.

Soon after I pray I heard the song "God will make a way" by Don Moen, the song sings "God will make a way when there seems to be no way, He works in ways we cannot see, He will make a way for me." Immediately I felt peace in my heart, and I knew that God had heard my prayer. If you are facing a certain crisis in your life right now, why don't you pray to Jesus?