The Lord spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his
friend. - Exodus 33:11
Lisa and Sheryl have been friends since grade school. Even though their paths have taken
them in different directions since those schoolgirl days in New Jersey, they have
maintained their close friendship.
Sheryl is married, settled in the Midwest, and the mother of young children. Lisa is
single and involved in mission work, most recently in Russia. "Every now and then
we just have to talk," says Sheryl. So they pick up the phone to catch up on
what's been happening and to share their hearts.
In Exodus 33:11, we read that "the Lord spoke to Moses . . . as a man speaks to
his friend." Moses enjoyed something far better than an occasional long-distance
talk with the Lord. He had frequent, face-to-face conversations with Him. During those
intimate talks, the Lord gave Moses instructions for leading the people of Israel.
Because of what Jesus Christ has done for us, and because the Holy Spirit now lives within
all followers of Christ, we too can enjoy a special friendship and closeness with God. He
speaks to us through His Word and by His Spirit, and we have the privilege of talking to
Him in prayer.
If you are like me, as you go through your day you'll find yourself saying to God, "We
just have to talk."
-DCE
The kindest Friend I've ever had
Is One I cannot see,
Yet One in whom I can confide,
Who loves and blesses me.
-Shuler
Prayer is meant to be an intimate conversation with God - our best friend.