3:117 – You’ve Got A Friend In Me

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I was painting the garage with my girls today listening to Disney Music. You’ve Got a Friend In Me from Toy Story came on and we were singing along. While it reminds me of Good friends, it also reminds me of God Friend, Jesus.

Just a few of the lyrics here of the song:

When the road looks rough ahead

And you’re miles and miles

From your nice warm bed

You just remember what your old pal said

Boy, you’ve got a friend in me

You’ve got troubles, I’ve got ’em too

There isn’t anything I wouldn’t do for you

We stick together and we see it through

Jesus is our friend when we are lost, looking for home, on trouble, and any other situation you could think of. He is with us and like a good friend tells you your faults, helps you improve, and forgives you.

Scripture

• John 15:14-15 – You are my friends if you do what I command you. No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you.
• James 2:23 – And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness”—and he was called a friend of God.

Reflection

Jesus calls us his friend. He knew us from before we were born and will be with us until the end of the age.

My best friend and I have been friends for 25 years. He is my rock and is always here. We joke that friends help you move, real friends help you move bodies.

Now imagine that type of friendship multiplied by infinity. Someone who loves you no matter what. Someone who is with you when you are miles from your warm bed. Jesus never holds a grudge, always forgives, and always provides.

So sing with me.

You’ve got a friend in Jesus
You’ve got a friend in Jesus
When the road looks rough ahead
And you’re miles and miles
From your nice warm bed
You just remember what your old pal said
Boy, you’ve got a friend in Jesus
Yeah, you’ve got a friend in Jesus

Challenge

Who is your friend? Why do you call them a friend? Is Jesus on that list? If not, then say a prayer and open the Bible. He will be there for you.

Prayer

Lord Jesus, thank you for calling us friend. Your friendship is one we don’t deserve and can never earn but you give it freely. We thank you for your friendship and forgiveness. In your name, Amen.