Marie’s daily verse: We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. — Romans 8:28 NIV

DAILY DEVOTION, September 28, 2024

No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you (John 15:15).

Jesus is speaking to His apostles, who have transitioned from servants (slaves) of Christ to friends. Early on, the apostles did not know everything Jesus taught. Now, they know everything the Father revealed to Jesus. A servant does what he is ordered to do. Friends know each other’s hearts. Rather than simply responding to orders, friends of Jesus know His heart and act out of a loving relationship with Him.

These words are not just for the apostles but for us as well. We are blessed with a unique privilege- to know even more about Jesus than His disciples did when He spoke those words. We have the entire, complete, and final revelation of the Gospel of Jesus in the pages of Scripture. Yes, He still guides us, not as a distant authority figure but as a friend.

We often sing, ‘What a Friend we have in Jesus.’ It is more than just a hymn; it is a profound truth that reminds us that Jesus is not just our Savior and Lord. He is our personal friend, a friend like no other. If Jesus is your friend, you can turn to Him for every need. If Jesus is your friend, He will personally guide you into heaven when you leave this life.

Father in heaven, I am so grateful to learn that Your Son is my friend. He has already gone the extra mile for me, taking my sins into His body on the cross. I want to honor His friendship by doing my utmost to introduce Him to others so they may receive all the benefits of friendship with Jesus. Amen.