Be a Friend of God

And [so] the Scripture was fulfilled that says,Abraham believed in ( adhered to, trusted in, and relied on ) God, and this was accounted to him as righteousness ( as conformity to God's will in thought and deed ), and he was called God's friend.
James 2:23

It's obvious some people are closer to God than others. These " closer friends " of God speak of talking to Him as if they know Him personally. Their faces shine with enthusiasm as they testify, " And God told me . . . " while skeptical acquaintances grumble to themselves, " Well, God doesn't talk to me like that !"

Why is that ? Does God have favorites ? No,
Scipture teaches that each person determines his or her own level of intimacy with God, depending on their willingness to seek Him and put time into developing a relationship with Him. Everyone has been extended the same open invitation to " fearlessly and confidently and boldly draw near to the throne of grace " ( Hebrews 4:16 ) . At this moment, you are as close to God as you choose to be.

Joyce Meyer, Aug.2