Drawing Near to God. God desires that we walk in intimate fellowship with Him. Can we manipulate God so He speaks to us on our timetable? No. Can we dictate how He reveals Himself to us? No, again. We can, however, draw near to Him at any time of the day or night. As we draw near, God has the opportunity to reveal who He is and what He desires for us. We draw near through humble spirit. Please read (Isaiah 66:2). Humility is having the right attitude both about God’s abilities and your strengths. A humble heart looks to God to reward its efforts, for God rewards what others ignore. Do you view yourself with humility, thinking neither too poorly or too highly of yourself? In what ways do you have room to grow in true humility? We draw near as we cultivate a life of integrity. Honesty and righteous living create an environment that is ready for God to speak. Read Psalm 145:18. When we continue to sin willfully, we will have a difficult time drawing near to God. In most cases, repentance is the antidote. We set the course for intimacy when we confess our sin and repent before God. We draw near to God when we claim our new position in Christ. Too often, guilt over our sins builds a barrier between our emotions and the Lord. We fail to develop a true sense intimacy. However, the cross of Christ dealt with our shame once for all. Our sins and guilt were placed on Christ Himself.
Posted on: Sun, 30 Jun 2013 13:27:51 +0000
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