Scripture: Jeremiah
24:7
Many of us have been blessed with close friends. Imagine if
we never spent time with them but instead just thought and talked about how
wonderful these special people are. Wouldn’t such behavior be foolish? Yet some
Christians do just that. Despite accumulating vast knowledge about God and the
Bible, they miss out on rich fellowship with the Father, ,the best friend
anyone could ever have.
It is possible to fill our lives with spiritual information
and activities—all of which are good—but fail to develop a close relationship
with the Lord. Take a quick inventory to see if this might be true of you: Do
you attend church only out of a sense of duty? Do you pray with lofty or
repetitive words rather than speaking to God from the heart? Do you serve
solely out of obligation?
In Scripture, we read about many people whose personal
encounter with the Lord was energizing and life-changing. Abraham, Gideon,
Moses, and Paul were just a few who spoke with Him one-on-one (Genesis 7:4;
Judges 6:12, 14; Exodus 3:2; Acts 9:3-6). We probably don’t expect dramatic
“burning bush” experiences today, yet all believers should still have precious,
intimate times with God. Whenever we open His Word and invite the Holy Spirit
to illuminate its meaning, we can hear directly from our heavenly Father.
The Bible tells us, “Draw near to God and He will draw near
to you” (James 4:8). Walking closely with the Lord takes commitment and time.
Start now by dedicating a portion of your day to meeting with your Friend.
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