13Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. 14You are My friends if you do whatever I command you. 15No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you. John 15:13-15 NKJV
The Father couldn't love you anymore than He does, if He tried. He is sold out to you and, what's more He calls you His friend but, there is a condition Jesus says, 14 'You are My friends if you do whatever I command you.' This is very understandable; we all have rules, regulations and conditions to adhere to. But when you consider that the Son of God, Jesus the King of kings chose you - yes you, to be His friend. How does that make you feel?
Jesus knows our humanity - our weaknesses and this is why He provides us with a way out of our sins, when we commit them. Yes, He knows that we will do this. Therefore, He led John to write: 'If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us.' 1 John 1:8-10. and
Hebrews 4:15-16 says:
'15For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathise with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.'
He provided everything that we need to survive in this world of ours. He died for us and bore our sin upon Himself. He rose to life three days later and provides us with a 'get out of jail' card when we do sin. As I say, He knows that we will continue to sin and provides a way out for us. We cannot make excuses for our sin. He is adamant, He does wish for us not to be sinful, but when we are, He is sympathetic because He knows how difficult it can be with all of the temptations around.
Jesus is our friend. He'll never desert us or give up on us He knows that we are weak but He has faith that we will overcome this. And we will, because our friend will help us.
Copyright 2025 Grahame Howard.
If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:
Lord Jesus, I have sinned. I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.
In Jesus' Name. Amen'
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