“Thus the LORD used to speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend” Exo.33:11. Can you imagine having God as a friend? It is interesting, however, that a friend is qualified as someone who speaks “face to face” with you. The pandemic has made this challenging, but thanks to technology, not impossible.

So, here are my top five tips for friendship:

1. Reliable, loyal, trustworthy, & honest.

2. Not coveting as competitors but cheering each other on by being kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving (Eph.4:32).

3. Low-maintenance – that is, not negative but fun to be around.

4. Non-judgmental and accepting.

5. A good listener with whom you can “let your guard down”.

Also, consider the following from the book of Proverbs (ESV): 17:17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity; 18:24 A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother; 27:17 Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.

Friend, if you want to have a good friend, you must be a good friend. Are you a good friend to God the Son who has called you His friend (John 15:15)?