Drawing Closer to God

May my cry come before you, LORD; give me understanding according to your word. – Psalm 199:169

We have binoculars at our house that we use to get a closer look at the ducks that swim on the lake and for watching birds.  Last night a new use was found for these binoculars.  I saw Jacob sitting on the couch watching a tennis match with the binoculars in his lap.  I asked him why he had the binoculars.  He said he was using them to see the score on the TV.  You see, we have an old 19” television set and the scores for sporting events, which are made for the large screen TVs of today, are difficult to see on such a small screen.  The binoculars helped him gain a better understanding of what was going on in the tennis match.   

God’s word is like a pair of binoculars.  God’s word gives us a better understanding of God.  Without the word of God we would not be able to truly know him.  His word allows us to focus our sight upon him and draws us closer to the Lord.  Imagine trying to describe a duck to someone when all you can see is a dark speck out in the lake.  Then imagine how much more detailed your description would be if you had binoculars to see the duck.   The same is true when we know and understand God’s word.  We are better able to tell others about God. 

Prayer:  Thank you Lord for you word and how it gives me a better understanding of you.  Help me to be in your word daily so that I can draw closer to you.  Amen.

Faith Tip: Pick up God’s word today and allow his word to focus your thoughts on him and draw you closer to him.    

Written by Pastor Aaron Anderson