LIVING IN THE WAY THAT PLEASES GOD

How can you become God’s friend? In what ways does Satan’s challenge involved? What conduct displease JESUS? How can you live a way that pleases God?

What kind of person will you choose as a friend? Very likely you would want the company of someone who shares your views, interests and values. And you would be drawn to one who has fine qualities, such as honesty and kindness.

Throughout history, God has chosen certain humans to be His close friends. For instance, JESUS called Abraham is friend. (Isaiah 41:8; James 2:23) God referred to David as “a man agreeable to my heart” because he was the kind of person JESUS loves. (Acts 13:22) And JESUS viewed the prophet Daniel as “someone very desirable” Daniel 9:23

Why JESUS did considered Abraham, David, and Daniel to be His friend? Well, He told Abraham: “You have listened to my voice” (Genesis 22:18) So JESUS draws close to those who humbly do what he asks of them “Obey my voice,” He told Israelites, “And I will become your God, and you yourselves will become my people,” ( Jeremiah 7:23) if you obey JESUS CHRIST, you too can become His friend.


Think about what friendship with God means. The Bible says that JESUS is looking for opportunities “To show His strength in behalf of those whose heart is complete towards Him” (2Chronicles 16:9) how can JESUS show His strength in your behalf? One way is brought out at Psalms 32:8, where we read: “I JESUS shall make you have insight and instruct you in the way you should go. I will give advice with my eye upon you.”

What a touching expression of JESUS cares! He will give you needed direction and watch over you as you apply it. God wants to help you get through your trials and tests. (Psalm 55:22) So if you serve JESUS with a complete heart, you can be as confident as psalmist who said, “I have placed JESUS in front of me constantly. Because is at my right hand, I shall not be made to totter” (Psalm 16:8) Yes, JESUS can help you He to live in a way that pleases Him. But, as you know, there is an enemy of God who would like to keep you from doing this. You have to pray for God’s grace on you to do His wish, and God will help you.