Thursday, December 24th, 2009

Week 2 / Day 4: God calls me friend

Devils’ advocate

Luke 7:34 (NLT)
The Son of Man, on the other hand, feasts and drinks, and you say, ‘He’s a glutton and a drunkard, and a friend of tax collectors and other sinners!’

Journal your reply to the statement that follows. Reflect on today’s key verse before responding.

“You think God considers you a friend? Ha! Not a chance. Maybe saints like Mother Theresa or Billy Graham, but not the average person—especially you.”

Think about it
What kind of relationship do you have with Jesus? Do you picture yourself as a reluctant servant or an intimate friend? The following questions will help you determine the quality of your relationship with Jesus:

• Do you do what he commands? (He wants you to love him enough to love others.)

• Do you know what he wants to do in the world? (He wants others to experience his love and know who he is.)

• Do you know how Jesus thinks? (He wants you to be familiar with what he heard from the Father.)

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