IMAGINARY FRIEND?

IMAGINARY FRIEND?

READ:
Romans 1:18-25

Abraham believed God...
and he was called the
friend of God. -James 2:23

Not long ago, I heard about this billboard along the highway:  "God is an imaginary friend-choose reality.  It will be better for all of us."

Obviously, the bold statement compares Christians to children whose vivid imaginations invent a make-believe companion.  But is that what God is-an imaginary friend?

Actually, the evidence favors His reality.  Ponder these ideas:  The creation of the world shows there is a Designer behind the universe (Romans 1:18-20).  The conscience indicates a Lawgiver behind each human's sense of right and wrong (Romans 2:14-15).  The creativity we express in music and art reflect the same attribute that the Creator possesses (Exodus 35:31-32).  Christ reveals what God is like in human form (Hebrews 1:1-4).  And the communion or fellowship of the Spirit in the Christian heart manifests the reality of God (Galatians 5:22-23).

The Bible tells us there will be those who deny the reality of God (2 Peter 3:4-6).  But James reminds us of His reality and how an Old Testament believer befriended Him:  "'Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.'  And he was called the friend of God" (James 2:23).  Have you met the redeeming God?  He gave His Son to become your real, eternal Friend (John 15:15). - Dennis Fisher

I've found a Friend, O such a Friend!
He loved me ere I knew Him;
He drew me with the cords of love,
And thus He bound me to Him. -Small
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The dearest friend on earth is but a mere shadow
compared to Jesus. -Chambers

INSIGHT
Today's reading reflects on the consequences of humanity's fall into sin.  Everyone can see the evidence of God's eternal power and divinity by observing the created order (v.20).  Yet because of sin, unredeemed humanity has chosen to worship substitutes for God.  Nonetheless, the gospel has the power to expose this delusion and provide a solution to our alienation from God.  It comes with a recognition that God became a man, suffered in our place for sin, and rose victorious over the grave.

Have a blessed day.
God Our Creator's Love Always
Unity & Peace