Drawing Near to God

Remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world.  But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ. – Ephesians 2:12-13

We find joy and comfort in drawing near to those things in life that are familiar.  No matter where we might travel, we always find comfort in coming home.  A child is soothed in the arms of her mother.  Excitement grows within us as we approach a long awaited vacation or a special date on the calendar like a birthday, holiday or anniversary.  But there is nothing that brings us more joy and comfort then drawing near to God.

Paul reminds us that as sinners we were once far from God without hope, but through the blood of Christ we have been brought near to God.  God is who we are most familiar with, because he is our creator.  That is why we find the most joy and comfort when we draw near to God.  As that old hymn so truthfully states, “There is a place of comfort sweet, Near to the heart of God; a place where all is joy and peace, Near to the heart of God.”  Draw near to God today.

Prayer:  Thank you Lord, that through the blood of Jesus Christ I can draw near to you.  It is in your presence where I find true comfort and peace.  Help me to draw closer to you each and every day.  Amen.

Faith Tip:  Have you drifted away from God.  If so draw near to him today and be comforted in his loving arms.

Written by Pastor Aaron Anderson