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What a Friend We Have
There is a popular Christian spiritual called What a Friend We Have in Jesus. When I first heard this song, many years ago as a teenager, I wondered why the song's author referred to Jesus as a friend instead of Savior, King, Messiah or some other term befitting the Son of God. At the time, I felt that the word "friend" sounded too human. "Friend" implied someone capable of giving and receiving emotion...a person who was there through thick or thin, and would not depart when the going got tough; then I thought of my own best friend. Growing up, my good friend, was an important part of my life. To this day I still treasure our friendship. Could it be that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, could be as close to me, and as important a part of my life as my best friend , I thought? The answer was yes.
When we study the Bible, we come to better understand the character of Jesus - not just as the Son of God, but as one who was formed of flesh and blood. During his time on earth, Jesus ate, drank, bathed, worked, slept, and experienced all the emotions every human being experiences in a lifetime. The Bible reveals that Jesus' character was compassionate, patient, forgiving, humble, faithful, righteous, and loving. So loving in fact, that he gave his life for all of mankind.
Jesus' character did not change after his crucifixion. For those who place their faith and trust in him, Jesus is indeed a dear friend. He is a source of comfort, joy, peace, love, and--something an earthly friend cannot offer--salvation. |
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| Donna, great post. I understand where you're coming from.....it was that breakthrough moment when I understood that Jesus is truly my friend, a friend like no other who laid down His life for me, that I began being able to grow . love ya sis! |
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| he is the BESTEST friend, I will ever have! |
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| that is so true he is thee only best friend we have ever in this world for eternity amen |
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What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer.
O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry ev'rything to God in prayer.
Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged; take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness, take it to the Lord in prayer.
Are we weak and heavy laden, cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior still our refuge, take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee? Take it to the Lord in prayer.
In His arms He'll take and shield thee, thou wilt find a solace there
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