You are My friends if you do whatever I command you."

John 15:14

The old saying...."this is my ball and we will play by my rules" lays out the foundation of how that game will be played. Although you may disagree, if you want to play the game, you have to abide by that person's rules. 

Jesus told His disciples that they are considered His friends if they obey all He commanded. Jesus makes that very statement plain to us...if we obey Him, we are called His friends. He doesn't try to control us, He leaves it up to us whether to follow Him or not. 

Jesus standards for living are always right, safe and there to protect us from getting caught up in the snares of satan's sin trap. His ways comfort us, "Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." Matthew 11:29. 

The question for today, are you a friend of Jesus Christ? He loves you and has a perfect plan for your life. You learn from Him through prayer and bible reading. His Holy Spirit (who resides inside you) guides you every day, convicts you when you've failed to obey and provides wisdom for every day life. Follow His lead and you will never go wrong in life. Are you His friend? 

Have a blessed day.