John 15:15
A slave does not know the plans of
his/her master or owner. He receives the commands of his master without knowing
the reasons why they are ordered. Friendship on the other hand allows one to be
made acquainted with the plans, wishes, and wants of the friend. This instance
of friendship Jesus had shared with His disciples the reasons why he was about
to leave them, and with His secret wishes in regard to them. As He had given
them this proof of friendship, it was proper that He should not withhold from
them the title of friends.
The reason why He calls us friends is that He treats us as
friends. He has opened to us His mind; made known to us His plans; acquainted
us with the design of His coming, His death, His resurrection, ascension, and
second coming; and, having thus given us the clearest proof of friendship, it
is therefore proper that He gives us this name.
We should always look at Jesus as our friend, even though He is
also our Lord and master.
Abba Father, thank You for Your abundant blessings
and love. Jesus You laid Your life for me and said: “Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his
friends.” John 15:13 Thank You Jesus for loving me and
treating me like Your friend. LORD, I pray that out of
Your glorious riches You strengthen me with power through Your Spirit in my
inner being, so that I can continue to declare to the world that Christ is my
Lord and Saviour and Friend. In the Holy Name of Jesus I pray. To Him be the glory and the
power and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
ليس
لاحد حب اعظم من هذا ان يضع احد نفسه لاجل احبائه
Jesus loves
you
In Him,
Wagdi Henein
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