Scriptures Reading: James 4:8–10, Jeremiah 29:13, Psalm 73:28
Key Scripture: “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.” James 4:8 (KJV)
Devotional Reading:
God is not merely calling you to know about Him. He is calling you into intimacy with Him.
Intimacy means God in you, and you and Him in a close relationship in which you give God your attention, listen to His voice, trust His direction, and allow His presence to shape your life.
The remarkable thing is that God is willing to come close to the person who deliberately chooses to come close to Him.
You may desire God’s help. You may want His protection, blessing, favour and direction. But God’s desire is deeper than simply making your life better. He wants you.
Look at the people God used in Scripture. Their ages were different, but their response was similar.
- Samuel was still a boy when God began dealing with him.
- Moses was about eighty when God encountered him at the burning bush.
- Age did not disqualify either of them from walking closely with God.
So, you are not too young. You are not too old. You are not too far gone.
Come back. The first step toward intimacy with God is a deliberate decision to draw near. And when you do, God responds.
Your closeness to God will not only bless you. It will make you a blessing to others.
Begin to draw near to God today.
Personal Reflection:
- Am I genuinely drawing closer to God, or am I merely maintaining the appearance of Christianity?
- If someone watched my daily life, would they see evidence that God is becoming more important to me?
Life Application:
- Set aside a specific period today to be alone with God -without your phone, social media or other distractions.
- Tell God plainly: “Lord, I want to know You more. I choose to draw near to You.”
Prayer Points:
- Lord, awaken in me a genuine desire for intimacy with You.
- Help me to remove every distraction that is keeping me from drawing closer to You