There is no greater honor than to be loved and befriended by God. He desires to become friends with each of us, he longs for us to receive his love and to understand his goodwill for every person. Friendship with God gives us access to God's plans. In order to receive access, God must trust us and that trust begins in our hearts. If we love God with all that we are, we are willing to sacrifice so that others can experience God's love. We commune with him and spend time with him, so that we may hear his instructions. We not only obey his commands, but we enjoy operating in the will of God. Finally, we see others as God sees them. We recognize when others are in need. We forgive those who make mistakes just as God forgave us. We sacrifice our comfort so that others may experience comfort. We love others in the same way we want to be loved. When we are walking with God, spending time with him, and doing his will, we are his friends and gain access to the work he is accomplishing on the earth. To receive the gift of salvation that leads to eternal life, we must only confess and believe in our hearts that Christ died for us. But to gain access to an abundant life, filled with wisdom, stature, and honor, we must place God first and be about His business.