What A Friend by Anonymous
Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. (John 15:13)
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a friend like that? Someone who cares about you, who is invested in your life, and who loves you so much that he would do anything for you - even to the point of giving his own life?
We do have a Friend like that and that most special Friend has already given His life for ours. And in return He doesn’t ask much of us - merely that we have faith in His love, follow in His footsteps and love our friends in the same way He does, with our whole hearts. And He, through the Holy Spirit, helps us to do those things.
Friendship is a blessing, whether or not it requires the ultimate sacrifice, and our Friendship with Christ is the most incredible of those blessed relationships. He loves us and simply wants us to love Him in return – and in loving Him, follow Him. Like our earthly friendships, our relationship with Jesus requires time, attention and commitment on our part to move beyond the surface to experience a deeper connection. Jesus has already made that effort on our behalf…Thank You God!