Can you know for sure that you are a friend of Jesus? In this episode of Words From The Word, Pastor Roderick Webster opens Daniel chapter 1 and John 15:13-14 (KJV) to show us what it truly means to be called a friend of God — and how to live like one every day.
You might be asking — What does it mean to be a friend of Jesus? How do I stand up for God when the world pressures me to compromise? Does God really put the right people in my path when I take a stand? Can living right actually change how others treat me?
Pastor Roderick Webster walks us through the example of Daniel, who purposed in his heart not to defile himself, and how God responded by bringing him into favor with the very people who held power over him. Just like Joseph before him, Daniel discovered that God is a true and faithful friend — and He will not let you down.
Key points from this devotion:
- Jesus calls you His friend when you obey His commands (John 15:14)
- When you take a stand for God, He places the right people in your life
- God can turn any heart in any direction to fulfill His purpose (Proverbs 21:1)
- The world may hate you for standing up, but God has chosen you out of the world
- You can purpose in your heart not to defile yourself — and God will back you up
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Opening
0:54 Daniel's Resolve Not to Defile Himself
1:51 Jesus Calls You Friend — John 15
2:47 Standing Up for God Takes Courage
3:15 Proverbs 16 — Pleasing God Changes Things
4:16 God Is in Charge of Every Heart
5:24 Joseph Found Favor — Genesis 39
7:15 God Gave Daniel Favor Too
9:32 God Is a True and Faithful Friend
10:23 Closing and Preview of Next Devotion
