Draw Near

Thus says the Lord: “The people who survived the sword found grace in the wilderness—Israel, when I went to give him rest.” The Lord has appeared of old to me, saying: “Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you. Again I will build you, and you shall be rebuilt, O virgin of Israel”!

- Jeremiah 31:2-4, NKJV

Do you believe in the glory of His grace? Do you believe in the redemptive healing of His salvation? Do you believe in His love…love that exceeds your natural understanding? Do you believe He is for you? Do believe that He will uproot the very things that are holding you down in order to build you up? Do you believe in Him? If the answer is yes to any of the above, then draw near to the Lord and receive the fullness of His glory! One of life’s ironies is that individuals spend an excessive amount of time searching for love and for something/someone to belong to; however, often overlook the love of Christ…the very thing you long to have. Understand that in Christ you have access to God’s everlasting love, His everlasting touch, yet you often forsake what is right before you for the allure of the world’s shiny objects…never fully comprehending the greatness, gentleness of His touch until it is gone. But what if instead of moving further away from Him, you moved in a little closer…what if you drew near to Him? Know that God does not have “space” issues…He likes for you to be as close as possible. So why not draw near and feel the warmth of His light? As glorious as the Lord is from afar, He is even more spectacular the closer you get and the more you get to know Him. Today move a little closer to the Lord, draw near to Him…then watch how He coaches, teaches, mentors you in order to build you up for the glory of His Kingdom.

BE BLESSED!