Becoming God's Friend: Understanding Your Growth from Servant to Friend

God wants complete, unconditional openness. He knew what Abraham loved more than anything in the world and said, "Give me that." He did not ask for Isaac or explain the reason He wanted Abraham's son. There is no need for explanation between friends. There is no promise of repayment. Friends do not keep score as they give to each other.

We are always in a position of being the recipients of God’s blessings. He gives to us, and we get from Him. In every friendship there must be that mutual give and take. Between friends, the gifts given may not be the same, but there are always times when one needs the other. A wealthy friend may give money to his poorer friend’s financial need, an

Nothing has changed. Time has not impacted God's plan.

There is a reason we use the expression, "like talking to an old friend." When you reunite with someone from your past, the conversation often picks up right where it left off. You resurrect the conversations that are buried in your past. You have to because the relationship stopped progressing when you parted ways. The old connections ar

Abraham does just that: "God, I don't see it. Let's go with Eliezer." He had no thought of impugning the character of God. Moreover, on God's part, He could see things that Abraham could not. He was secure enough not to be threatened by that doubt. God knew Himself, His own abilities, His power, His plan, and the future. He also knew Abra

You should never be afraid to fail while trying to live for God.

He wants you to value for yourself the same things that He values. God wants your thoughts to be like His.

In finding yourself in the three biblical images we discussed in this chapter the issue is not whether or not you are a servant, steward or son. You are all of those before Him. The issue is which imagery dominates your daily life and is the motivation of your faith.

Your impulse to show mercy means you are thinking like God.