When we consider God’s grand attributes, limitless power, boundary-less reign in light of our feeble flesh, limited capacity and hemmed in influence “relatable” is not the word that first comes to mind. Indeed many see God as creating all things then retreating to Heaven unwilling to engage in human affairs. After all, why would one so perfect, complete, and Holy want anything to do with our brokenness?

And yet, Emanuel chooses to be with us. The God of Heaven took on flesh, embraced our weaknesses and bore the weight of our wrong doing. Jesus paid our sin debt so that we could be made right with God. As amazing as that is, He doesn’t stop with offering us pardon. One of the most mind blowing truths in scripture is that Yahweh actually invites us to be His friends.

What joy floods the soul when we realize that the One who spoke the World into orbit and knows our every thought wants you and I to walk as friends of God.

Romans 5:10-11 “For since our friendship with God was restored by the death of his Son while we were still his enemies, we will certainly be saved through the life of his Son. So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God.”

- Micah McElveen