March 29, 2024

Draw Near

There were times when God spoke to His chosen ones in the Bible. He spoke to Moses face to face, He appeared to Daniel in his dreams, and David sang songs of praise to Him.  There are also times when I desire God to speak to me – to show Himself to me in some way. I want to be drawn near to Him.

Sometimes our circumstances aren’t going the way we would like or the way they should. Rather it be finances, health or managing your household. In those times, I cry out to God; like we always do when we need Him. We want Him to step in and save the day, make everything better. Sometimes He does. But when He doesn’t come through when we want Him to, we must remember He is omnipotent and has kept the promises He’s made before. Not only the people He spoke to in Biblical times as mentioned above, but the times He spoke and showed Himself to you and me in our personal lives.

Remembering those times gives you a peace no one else understands but you. It gives you joy knowing that He is near and carrying you through. It draws you nearer to Him and in turn you trust Him more. These are a few times He’s spoken to me:

  • He gave me protection growing up as a child in a broken home.
  • Kept me in arms reach all during my life, so that when I finally realized how much I needed Him, He was already there.
  • He placed me in a Godly marriage with three kids – no matter what we would have to deal with.
  • He has continuously spoken to my heart.

Why would He stop speaking now? He may not speak when I want Him to. He may not even speak the same way, but God will show up. His word says He will.

For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not calamity to give you a future and a hope.

Jeremiah 29:11

God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.

Romans 8:28

My God shall supply all my needs according to His riches and glory in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:19

In the end of our circumstances we will have gained so much. We will have been drawn near to Him and will learn that no matter what –  He is enough.

In the morning, O Lord, You will hear my voice. I will lay my request before you and wait in expectation.

Psalm 5:3

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