“Inside the Tent of Meeting, the Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend.” Exodus 33:11a NLT
This chapter meant so much to me today on so many levels. I loved how much Moses wanted validation. He wanted assurance and dependency with the Lord. What a reminder of the relationship the Lord wants with us. And I’m so thankful as a follower of Christ I have him with me all the time.
Jesus refers to us as friends again in John 15:15, "I do not call you servants any longer, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you [My] friends, because I have revealed to you everything that I have heard from My Father."
When I read things like this it is so helpful in understanding Christ's character. To me this means He doesn't long to be some dictator father or a militant leader. He isn't looking
to be my "boss." He is my friend. When I think about the word friend I think of Friendship as in a close, voluntary relationship between two or more people that's characterized by:
Mutual concern: Friends care about each other's needs and interests, and want to meet them.
Trust, honesty, and respect: Friendships are built on these values.
Shared experiences: Friends often have common interests and enjoy spending time together.
Companionship: Friendships are typically characterized by companionship and shared activities.
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