Ye are my friends John 15:14

January 25          Ye are my friends.  John 15:14

John 15:14  Ye are my friends, if ye do

whatsoever I command you.

What infinite condescension in Jesus, to call us worms, His friends!

But he not only calls us so but treats us as such, and expects us as friends to do whatsoever He commands us. Is Jesus thy friend?

Then visit Him often, let him hear thy voice in prayer and praise; then trust him confidently, let him see a proof of thy faith in thy dependence; then walk with Him in love, let Him enjoy much of thy company;  then expect Him to be thy friend in sickness and health;  in poverty and plenty; in life and in death.

If Jesus is our friend, we can never be destitute; if father and mother forsake, He will take us up and take us in; we can never be miserable, He will receive us and be a Father unto us; we can never be neglected for He will never fail us nor forsake us but will do for us all He has promised in His word.

He will defend us from foes, visit us in sickness and cheer and support us in death.

Precious Lord Jesus, be thou my friend, call me thy friend and treat me as such, in life, in death at the judgment, and before thy Father’s face for ever.

Oh let us make His name our trust,

He is a Saviour wise and just;

On His Almighty arm depend,

He is a tried and faithful friend;

And all His friends shall shortly prove,

The power and glory of His love.

James Smith