In his message “Friend of God,” Pastor Tim Farkas challenges us to move beyond simply declaring ourselves friends of God and instead pursue the kind of obedient relationship that earns us that title from Christ Himself. He reminds us that while God’s love is unconditional, His friendship requires something more—it demands our obedience, just as Jesus says in John 15:14, “You are my friends if you do what I command.” We learn that biblical figures like Abraham and Moses are called friends of God not because they proclaim it, but because God declares it based on their faithful obedience and service. Pastor Farkas emphasizes that we must first be servants of Christ before we can become friends of Christ, earning our stripes through faithful service rather than mere proclamation. Let us examine our own hearts and commit to moving from doing ministry for Him to doing ministry with Him, pursuing the kind of intimate friendship where Christ reveals His secrets to those who faithfully obey His commands.
