The God Who Draws Near
“Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.”
James 4:8
There is something remarkable about the God of the Bible. He is not a distant deity who must be appeased from afar but a God who responds when we move toward him. James does not say "earn your way to God" or "perform well enough and he might notice you." He simply says draw near. The invitation is rooted in God's own character, because he is already inclined toward you, already at work in your heart, already stirring the very desire that makes you want to seek him in the first place. The Christian life, at its core, is not about striving to get God's attention but about responding to a God who has already set his affection on you through Christ and is waiting for you to turn around and notice.
Pray
- 1
Father, stir in me a fresh hunger for your presence this month. Remove every distraction that keeps me from drawing near to you.
- 2
Lord Jesus, thank you that you made a way for me to come boldly before the Father. Help me to live in the reality of that access today.
- 3
Holy Spirit, make me aware of your nearness throughout this day. Teach me what it means to abide and not just visit.
