(Nuggets from James 2:23)
"And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God."
The scripture was fulfilled in the life of Abraham, the FATHER OF FAITH, because He chose to BELIEVE GOD.
Abraham, the father of all faithful, and the prime example of justification, to whom the Jewish nation had and currently have special regard was justified by works when he had offered Isaac his ONLY son upon the altar.
Apostle Paul wrote in Romans 4:3 that Abraham believed, and it was counted to him for RIGHTEOUSNESS.
By what Abraham did, it became obvious beyond reasonable doubt that he TRULY BELIEVED GOD.
Upon this footing and premise, God Himself PERSONALLY pronounced BLESSINGS upon him:
Genesis 22:16,17, "Because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son therefore in blessing I will bless thee."
The FAITH of Abraham was a WORKING FAITH.
Abraham's Faith produced these works, thus endearing him to God and advanced him to very PECULIAR FAVORS and INTIMACY with God. It was such a GREAT HONOR to Abraham that he was called and counted the friend of God.
Not everyone in the scripture was referred to as A FRIEND OF GOD.
Only two persons stood out in the Bible and earned themselves this honor of being called FRIENDS OF GOD:
1). Abraham (James 2:23; Isaiah 41:8)
2). Moses (Exodus 33:11)
Abraham faced a DIFFICULT TEST when God commanded him to make an unusual and based on human standards - seemingly nonsensical and cruel sacrifice. God used this test of obedience to see whether or not Abraham trusted Him fully and would, in faith, obediently make everything he had available for God’s use to the point of offering his ONLY son to God.
WHAT AN ENIGMA!
Before facing this hard test, Abraham had already experienced a dynamic relationship with the living God, who told him to leave his family and go to an entirely new land that he didn't even know of.
In all circumstances, God always fulfilled His previous promises to Abraham, including giving Abraham and his wife, Sarah, their beloved son, Isaac.
Like Abraham, you have opportunities to believe God, and that includes having FAITH that He will keep His promises and allowing Him to carry out His will for your life. As you trust and obey Him, you will experience His peace and contentment regardless of any perplexing situation you're facing currently.
Today, you have a choice. Will you listen to God’s voice through these nuggets, the Bible, place of prayer, and the wisdom of GODLY PEOPLE?
Don't stop at ONLY seeking God’s will for your life; go a step further by obeying Him FAITHFULLY, whether or not you know the final outcome.
Won't you love to be regarded as A FRIEND OF GOD in this generation?
FAITH IN GOD GENDERS OBEDIENCE AND LOYALTY TO HIM AND THIS IS WHAT MAKES YOU A FRIEND OF GOD INDEED.
This is HOLINESS CHALLENGE
DAY 10 OF 365 (2026)
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