Becoming God’s Friend
Thus the LORD used to speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend… Exodus 33:11 ESV
Can someone really become a friend with God? Moses met regularly with God, speaking with Him face to face, building a deep, personal relationship. By spending time alone with God, Moses developed a growing friendship with Him. As Moses grew in his friendship and intimacy with God, his requests from God grew bolder. As he grew in his understanding of God’s character, he was emboldened to ask God for such things as wanting His presence to go with them and asking to see God’s glory (see the rest of Exodus 33).
The Lord desires to build an intimate, personal relationship with each of us also. But, like Moses, we too must set aside regular time to meet with Him that we may get to know Him better. Daily devotions built around the Word and prayer are anchors in this growing friendship. We can talk with Him through prayer, and He talks to us through His Word.
- Eternal life is not something that we have to wait to experience after we die. Rather, it is a personal relationship with God that begins the moment we believe in Christ and then continues for eternity. Reflect on the following passages, noting what they say about our relationship with God? — John 1:12-13; John 17:3,20-26
- How did Jesus model and teach us to pursue a relationship with our heavenly Father — Mark 1:35; Luke 5:15-16
Question to ponder: What can you do cultivate a deeper personal relationship with God?
Passages for further reflection: Psalm 5:3; Matthew 6:6
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