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When
people don't get along with each other, there's often
anger, hurt, jealousy—conflict. When nations and peoples don't
get along, there's often war (James 4:1-4). Surprisingly, the same
dynamics are involved, but on a much larger—and deadlier—scale.
It's all about relationships. And the Bible—our Creator's instruction manual—is all about relationships too. God tells us how to ultimately get along with our families, friends, other nations—and with Him!
The Bible tells us that Abraham was the "friend of God" (James 2:23). How would you like to have a similar friendship with the God of the universe and learn of His ways? God desires to have a real, personal friendship with you and wants to offer you a part in His divine family.
Seeking a strong relationship with God does not always remove all conflict from our lives now, however, since this world generally is not following the way of peace.
Do you remember the story of the young shepherd boy, David (who was destined to be a king), who took care of his father's sheep? He used his time wisely, thinking deeply on many things about life as he observed God's awesome creation. He became a loyal friend of God, and that friendship made all the difference in the huge problems he was to face. He also practiced using his sling to protect the sheep in his care from lions, bears and other wild animals.
One day, a giant of a man, the famous Philistine warrior Goliath, and his army threatened to enslave David's people and ridiculed the army of God. David, although only a teenager, volunteered to fight this fierce and deadly soldier in the name of God. Because of his close relationship, God made David the victor in what appeared humanly to be a very one-sided battle.
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