DCLM Sincere Milk 7 July 2026 — Is God Your Friend?
DCLM Sincere Milk 7 July 2026 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Is God Your Friend?
Topic: Is God Your Friend?
Bible Reading: James 2:21-23 (KJV)
21Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?
22Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?
23And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.
KEY VERSE: “And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the friend of God.” James 2:23
Message
God is the best and most reliable Friend we could have. He is always ready to listen, comfort, and guide us. Just like talking to a best friend, we can pray to God anytime. He is there for us offering love and support through everything we face.
Samuel had a best friend named Maxwell and they did everything together. One day, Samuel realized that God could be his best Friend too. He could talk to God like he talked to Maxwell. From then on, Samuel started praying more and felt God close to him, even when he was alone. Samuel understood that God desires to be our Friend, always ready to hear and draw us closer to Himself.
The quality that made Father Abraham become a friend of God was faith. He believed God, obeyed His commandments and then came into a covenant relationship with God. The question you must find answer to now is “is God your Friend?” If yes, then you must continue to follow Him. On the other hand, if your answer is no, then do not waste your time any further. Surrender your life to Him now. Turn away from all sins and ask Him to forgive and wash you clean with the blood of Jesus.
PRAYER FOR TODAY
God, thank You for being my Friend. Help me to trust You every day.
FURTHER READING
John 15:13-15
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
