Can the Lord Call You His Friend?

Psalm 25:14
14The Lord confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them.

David wrote the psalm to ask God's forgiveness of his sins and to be delivered from the schemes of his enemies. David confided in God as his friend especially because there were so few he could trust as king. If you love the Lord and set out to befriend Him understand that He does the same with you as long as He knows you love and reverence (respect and fear) Him. A covenant relationship is a bond. God told Abraham in Genesis 18:17 "Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do?" God considered Abraham a friend; therefore, He confided in him His plans for Sodom and Gomorrah. The closer you desire to get to the Lord, the closer He will get to you. What does it mean to confide? Merriam-Webster's Dictionary defines confide as 1: to have or show faith: trust in a friend 2: to tell confidentially a secret 3: entrust. So if you trust God, there will be a mutual trust between you. You do not have to be called to the office of a prophet for the Lord to show you what is coming. He can use anyone to show what He is going to do. But as you can see, God prefers to trust those He can call His friend. You hear all the time about covenant relationship but the first relationship outside of parents that will count most, is your relationship with the Lord.  Is there a mutual trust between you and the Lord? Can He call you His friend?

Remember to put Saturday, August 25th on your schedule for the Get Your JOY In The Morning Book Signing Event from 12-4pm ET at Family Christian Bookstore in Elkridge, MD!