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"Who in your life team would you trust as your emergency contact?" My first answer is Jesus!

Just like naming someone on a hospital form means you’re trusting the one who will show up when you can’t speak for yourself, Jesus is the One I entrust with my soul. He doesn’t just answer the phone—He already knows the call. He is the Friend who never misses, the Shepherd who runs to His sheep, the One who always shows up first, even when everyone else hesitates.

In John 15:15, Jesus makes a staggering claim: “I have called you friends.” Imagine that—the Lord of heaven calls us not only servants but friends. Servants obey without explanation, but friends are invited into the Master’s heart. He is the Vine, and we are the branches. Our strength, joy, and fruit come only by abiding in Him, for apart from Him we can do nothing.

And this friendship is not cheap. “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” (John 15:13). On the cross, Jesus proved His love—not just rescuing us in crisis but abiding with us every moment. He is the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for His sheep, the Light of the World who drives out darkness, and the faithful Friend who will never leave us nor forsake us.

Law and Grace –

"The Law shows the gap, but Grace becomes the bridge.”

The Law says: Be perfect, measure up, never fail. Grace says: I have fulfilled the Law for you. Come to Me, and I will give you rest. The Law reveals our weakness; Grace restores our strength.

The Law shows our need; Grace meets it in Christ. So when you stumble, don’t hide in shame—stand in grace. Jesus whispers: “You are My friend. My grace is enough for you.”

Reflection Questions

• Who do you trust most in your daily life—and what does that reveal about trusting Jesus as your true Friend?

• Am I living like a servant under law, or a friend under grace?

• How can I abide more deeply in Christ this week so that His joy may be full in me?

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Friend, Jesus calls you His friend. He is your first contact, your faithful companion, and your eternal hope. Abide in Him, walk with Him, and live in the freedom of His love.

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Remember God loves you and so does Sugar Bear!