Today's Daily Bread
Imaginary Friend?
Not long ago, I heard about this billboard along the highway: “God
is an imaginary friend—choose reality. It will be better for all of us.”
Obviously, the bold statement compares Christians to children whose
vivid imaginations invent a make-believe companion. But is that what God
is—an imaginary friend?
Actually, the evidence favors His reality. Ponder these ideas: The
creation of the world shows there is a Designer behind the universe
(Rom. 1:18-20). The conscience indicates a Lawgiver behind each human’s
sense of right and wrong (Rom. 2:14-15). The creativity we express in
music and art reflect the same attribute that the Creator possesses (Ex.
35:31-32). Christ reveals what God is like in human form (Heb. 1:1-4).
And the communion or fellowship of the Spirit in the Christian heart
manifests the reality of God (Gal. 5:22-23).
The Bible tells us there will be those who deny the reality of God (2
Peter 3:4-6). But James reminds us of His reality and how an Old
Testament believer befriended Him: “‘Abraham believed God, and it was
accounted to him for righteousness.’ And he was called the friend of
God” (James 2:23). Have you met the redeeming God? He gave His Son to
become your real, eternal Friend (John 15:15).
I’ve found a Friend, O such a Friend!
He loved me ere I knew Him;
He drew me with the cords of love,
And thus He bound me to Him. —Small
He loved me ere I knew Him;
He drew me with the cords of love,
And thus He bound me to Him. —Small
The dearest friend on earth is but a mere shadow
compared to Jesus. —Chambers
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