August 19
The Secret
of Friendship
Psalm 25:14
The Lord confides in those who fear Him; He makes His covenant known to them.
Daily Steps
The new believer might mistakenly think the fear of the Lord (Day 231) means distance, but this verse reveals the surprising truth: reverent awe leads to intimacy. This verse provides the powerful assurance that respect for God is the key to friendship with Him: The Lord confides in those who fear Him.
The peace in this principle is found in intimate confidence:
Reverence Precedes Intimacy: The Lord does not confide (share secrets or intimate counsel) casually. This profound closeness is reserved for those who fear Him. The appropriate awe and obedience are necessary to build the foundation of trust and respect required for deep, spiritual friendship (The Ultimate Presence, Day 212).
The Sharing of the Covenant: God reveals His plans and purpose when we approach Him with respect: He makes His covenant known to them. This covenant refers to God's faithful promises and His plan for redemption and eternal life (Day 225). This intimate knowledge of God's will removes much of the anxiety and confusion of life.
The Result is Security: To be included in God's confidence and to know His plan is the highest form of spiritual security. This knowledge secures a deep, unshakable peace rooted in the certainty that God is working out His perfect purposes in your life, and you are His friend.
Your peace is secured by intimate confidence. Embrace the fear of the Lord today, knowing that this reverent awe is the secret that unlocks God's friendship and the sharing of His deepest truths.
Reflective Question
If the Lord confides in those who fear Him, what attitude (casualness, disrespect, or disobedience) might be hindering your current sense of friendship and intimacy with God? What practical step can you take to treat God with more reverent awe today?
Prayer
Heavenly Father, I confess my tendency to approach You too casually. I pray for a deeper, reverent fear of the Lord. I long to be one in whom You confide and to whom You make Your covenant known.
Secure my peace today in the certainty of Your friendship, deepening my trust through profound respect for Your majesty. Amen.
