Faithful Friend of God

But you, Israel, are My servant. . . the defendant of Abraham My friend.
Isaiah 41:8

When a president leaves office, work begins on his presidential library. It is where the legacy of his life is exhibited and studied. His accomplishments, great and small are on display so that scholar s and schoolchildren alike can research his life and learn.
      As great leader of Hus people, Abraham would've worthy of a museum and archive if he lived today. Instead, we have the words of Scripture that describe His greatness. We read that he was hospitable to strangers (Genesis 18:1-8), he was obedient to God's laws (Genesis 26.:5), and the Lord had blessed him in every way (Genesis 24:1). Can you imagine your name being used to describe God the Father? When Scripture refer to the  Lord as "the God of Abraham" ( Genesis 26:5),  and the LOrd had blessed him in every way (Genesis 24:1). Can you Imagine your name being used to describe God the Father? When the  Scripture refer to "the Lord as the God of Abraham"  (Genesis 26:24) they esteem him.
     Perhaps the greater honor the scripture ascribe to Abraham is that he was the "friend of God." In three separate places, these words describe  Abraham (2 Chronicle 20:7, Isaiah 41:8,James 2:23). Are you a friends of God? Do you respect Him, honor Him,  love Him and confide in Him! Abraham's example is for each of us today.