God Wants Our Fellowship By Billy Graham • October 18 “Come near to God and he will come near to you.” —James 4:8, NIV What a blessed promise and provision this is! It means each of us can come close to God, with the assurance He will come close to us—so close that we become conscious of His presence. This is the greatest experience we can know. But for most of us this isn’t easy. Life presents us with too many distractions, and the last thing we have time for is to be alone with God. Children, work, television, the Internet, even church activities drain away our time. Maybe you will have to readjust your priorities. Maybe you will have to say no to certain activities or demands. Whatever it takes, make time to be alone with God. Remember: He wants your fellowship, and He has done everything possible to make it a reality. He has forgiven your sins, at the cost of His own dear Son. He has given you His Word, and the priceless privilege of prayer and worship. He will come near to you, if you will come near to Him. Hope for Today The God who created the universe desires your presence; take that in for a moment. He’s always ready to speak to you. He is always glad that you came. Go to Him often and obey His every Word. | ||
Q: How exactly do I walk with God? | ||
Devotion text from Hope for Each Day with Billy Graham, © Billy Graham, published by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Bible translation used with permission. | ||
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