A Friend of God
Friendship with God is built on the premise that He desires to be known
Acquaintance or Confidant
Trust is the foundation of which friendship is built
Faith is how we know Him
Trust is how we walk in Him
Opening scripture
James 2:23
Faith is the inward conviction of what you believe
Trust is the outward expression of that belief
James 2:17-20
Authentic Faith is never stagnant. It is a Living Trust that moves, grows and produces
Faith doesn’t just rest on belief it expresses itself in action
James 2:21-23
Made perfect: to bring to completion
Works does not replace Faith it expresses it
A Seed (FAITH) & A Tree
(Faith Expressed)
The Tree doesn’t replace the seed it fulfills what the Seed was meant to become
A Living Picture
1 Samuel 18:1-4
Knit: unity of moving in the same direction
Jonathan lay down what represented earthly honor to align with God’s chosen purpose
Friendship with God is not emotional interest. It is a covenant commitment initiated by His Love
1Corn 6:17 But he that has joined unto the Lord is one spirit
From Acquainted to Confidant
Acquaintance is someone you know about
Confidant is someone you Entrust
John 15:7-12
Abide in Me: to remain, to dwell and stay connected
Don’t mistake familiarity with intimacy!
Final verses
John 15: 13-16
The Highest form of Love it’s not an emotion but a selfless act of sacrifice