Psalm 62:5-12; 2 Peter 3: 1-7
In high school, I had three BFFs (best friends forever). We were always together: we took the same classes, participated in the same activities, and shared the same faith. We could tell each other anything and often spent long hours discussing school, boys, and our futures. We trusted each other completely. In fact, these women are still my best friends, even though we no longer are able to spend every waking moment together. We may only see each other a couple of times per year, but we still have a high level of trust. We are able to get right to the important information when we visit, not having to muddle through the small talk or wonder where else our worries might be shared.
Yet as amazing as these women are, and as lucky as I am to have them, the Bible tells us that there is an even better friend available, one who is not only our rock and our refuge, but who is literally also our salvation. God is our fortress, Psalm 62 says; the power belongs to him. We need not worry about wealth, or lack thereof. It doesn’t matter to God; we are all equal in his sight. Our deliverance and honor rest on him. When we trust in him at all times and pour out our hearts before him, we shall not be shaken.
A strong, trustworthy friend might be hard to come by in the human world, but the strongest, mightiest friend imaginable is only a prayer away. God is readily available to be a rock and fortress not just to anyone, but to everyone in the world. With an ever-listening ear, an overflowing heart of love, and a blind eye to our faults, He is truly our holy BFF.
Prayer: Dear Lord, Thank you for being our rock, our solid place, our listening ear. Help us to share your love and friendship with others. Amen.
