Today's Devotion: John 15:15 (New International Version)
I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.

And, it is all in the Bible.

Today's Comments:

Today's verse brings to mind my ex-girlfriend. She adheres to the theological anomaly commonly known as the Prosperity Gospel. This theory says that if you ask the Lord for it, you will get it. If you don't get it, then you asked for it wrong. Ken and Gloria Copeland preach this brand of theology.

Adherents to the Prosperity Gospel like to pick and choose the books that fit their theory. If it doesn't fit, then they don't read it. For example, the Old Testament books are off limits, because they are superseded by the New Testament. This is despite the fact that Jesus, himself, preached the Old Testament on the Road to Emmaus. I am sure that the books of James and Peter will bring some discomforting thoughts to some PG believers, as well.

The point here is that He wants us to read His word. He wants us to understand. And sometimes, he wants us to make sacrifices. He doesn't always give us what we ask for. Sometimes his answers are varied:

• Yes
• No
• Slow
• Go

He knows what is best for us, and what he gives us is always the best. He is a real friend.