Sun.’s Devo. - God Calls Us Friends

Read: 2 Sam. 7:1-8:18, John 14:15-31, Ps. 119:33-48, Pr. 15:33 David wanted to build God a temple until Nathan came and told him that God didn’t want to be confined to a box made by men. God established David’s kingdom and he ruled the people with justice. In John, Jesus is talking to those who love him. He reminds them that love is total obedience. Those that love him will do what he says. These are the ones who will keep His commandments. They will be able to ask anything in Jesus’ name and have it because they will be asking what God wants them to ask. They will align themselves to the will of God and nothing will be impossible for them. To them He sends the Holy Spirit who is the Comforter. He is the Spirit of truth that will testify of Jesus. He is the one who teaches us and explains to us what the Bible means. Jesus tries to help them to see the blessing in his death. He promises to come back…he must go to his Father first. Lord, thank you for loving us as a Father, a son and a friend. Thank you for sending us the Comforter to help us understand You better.