Being a Friend to God

“[4] You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God? Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God. [5] Or do you think Scripture says without reason that he jealously longs for the spirit he has caused to dwell in us ? [6] But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” (James 4:4-6)

As a disciple, we need to go into the world to help more people know God. That is a mission, a commandment which God has given us. I am reminded that my work is to draw people to God, instead of being drawn to the world.

I thought of the many times that I was being enticed and drawn into the world instead of drawing my friends to God. I really thank God for His grace that never fail to forgive me of my daily sins even though I don't put Him first in my life.

It also reminds me to continue to be humble, knowing that I am just living in God's grace.

Amen.