James 4:8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

This text is a command and a promise. The command is simple: Return to God in humility and sincere repentance. The promise is guaranteed: He will move toward you if you move towards Him.

Drawing near to God is about spiritual intimacy, not physical location. Does God seem distant to you? When God feels distant, we must remember: God does not move.

If a gap exists in our lives, it is because we have drifted, not God. He isn't hiding; He is only a prayer away. We bridge that distance by faith through repentance, prayer, a submissive heart, and study of His Word.

The Lord our God is ever-present. This means He is everywhere at once! Drawing near to God is about intimacy, not about geographical location.

When we draw nigh unto God, His response to us is one of love, hope, joy, peace, comfort, strength to resist temptation, peace for our weary minds, and comfort for our wounded souls.

Responding to the invitation to draw nigh unto God brings spiritual benefits, including hope, peace, joy unspeakable, comfort, strength to resist temptation, peace, and so many blessings that are too many to number.

For those who may be visiting here today or tonight that are feeling brokenhearted, abandoned, lonely or even weary, I want to remind you of this truth, “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and He saves those whose spirits are crushed” (Ps. 34:18, NIV).

The same promise that God gave to the Prophet Jeremiah is available to you and I. “Call to me and I will answer you.” (Jer. 33:3, NIV).

Remember, you are never alone! God is a whispered prayer away!

God bless you all and thank you for enjoying the ride with Jesus tonight.

Min. Aiken.

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