Draw Near To God God Invites Us Awesome Thought In our minds we are nothing more than specks of dust in the universe In Gods mind we are more valuable than anything Psalm 814 God is concerned about you He sent Jesus to die for you 2 Peter 39 ID: 769720
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Draw Near To God
God Invites Us – Awesome Thought In our minds, we are nothing more than specks of dust in the universe. In God’s mind, we are more valuable than anything (Psalm 8:1-4). God is concerned about you. He sent Jesus to die for you (2 Peter 3:9).
Draw Near To God Through Christ Jesus’ role as High Priest Hebrews 7:23-25 – ‘those who draw near to God through Him…’ Hebrews 10:19-22 – Jesus has made it possible to have direct access to God. Hebrews 4:14-16 – We can draw near confidently No access to God unless through Christ John 14:6, Gal.3:27
Developing Our Relationship With God Similar to developing relationships with people At least three elements involved: Desire 2. Time 3. Communication Same with God: Desire – 1 Chron.28:9 , 2 Chron.15:1-2, Zech.1:3 , Mal.3:7, Jam.4:8. Time – spend time in activities that make us draw near. Communication – Prayer, study
Developing Our Relationship With God James 4:7-10 – Further considerations Submit to God – 4:8, Gal.2:20 Resist the devil – 4:8 Cleanse ourselves inwardly and outwardly – Matt.6:1-2, 5, 16; Isa.29:13