A Friend of God

I call you friends, because I have made known to you everything I have learnt from my Father.
Jn.15:15

Knowing his death was imminent, Jesus ups the stakes he has with his disciples. They are no longer servants, they are friends.

There are no secrets with Jesus. He has told everything to us, his friends. Scripture, the teachings and traditions of Mother Church contain it all. Friendship with God has been given to me. What an outrageous claim that can be made in no other religion. 

I step into today and whatever it contains with this assurance. Beside me walks my friend, who is God.

Lord Jesus, I accept your offer of friendship. Holy Spirit, help me live as God's friend today.
Saint Peter, please pray for me.