John 15:9-15
Imagine the thought of being friends with the Son of God. Awesome! But entirely and utterly possible and real to everyday life. What could be more meaningful than to have a relationship with the Creator of the Universe.
Christ Loves us as the Father Loves Him.
1.A true friend demonstrates unconditional love.
- Gods love isnt based upon our characteristics but upon his character 1 John 4:9
-Gods love isnt based upon our performance but on His provision. Romans 5:8
- God Love isnt based upon what You do, But on what he has done!
2. A True Friend is Sacrificial
- We all know John 3:16 and the extent to which God loves each of us. Its a love of sacrifice, a love that is willing to put aside ones own life for a friend.
- Christ is that kind of Friend. Jesus loved us so much that he went to the cross for us. He gave his life that we might live.
3. A true friend is committed to You
- A true friend will stick with you no matter what!
- One of the greatest things about having Christ as a friend is knowing that He will never leave nor forsake You. (Math. 28:20)
4. A True Friend communicates
- One of the essential parts of a relationship with Jesus is spending time together; talking to God; listening to God; sharing.
- We talk to God through Prayer.
- God talks to us through the Scriptures as the Holy Spirit works in our Heart.
Most things we include on how to be a friend can be an essential part of a developing relationship with Jesus Christ. He's not a Band aid for the rough times, but he wants to be with us always.
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