- Jesus is calling you today to "Come Close!"
- We are heading into our final week of our 21 day fast as a church, called "Pray First".
- Whether you have been fasting and praying with us during this time or not, let me encourage you to really press in this week.
- Make extra time to walk away from distractions and get alone with Jesus.
- Create extra time get in His Word.
- Expect to hear from Him.
- Expect answered prayer.
- Expect His presence!
- James 4:8 tells us to "come close" and when we come close, He comes close.
- When you move towards Him, He will move towards you.
- The verse continues by telling you how to come close.
- It say, "Wash your hands, you sinners; and purify your [unfaithful] hearts, you double-minded [people].”
- We must be real and honest with our own spiritual condition.
- We have to be willing to remove any and all sin that stands in the way of our relationship with God.
- When you approach a Holy God, you must humble yourself and examine yourself and remove all unholiness.
- Remove the jealousy, greed, bitterness, unforgiveness, pride, lust, anger... get it all out!
- Remove it - that's what the blood of Jesus is for.
- That what Jesus paid such a high price for! So that He could place His righteousness on you.
- He came to make the unrighteous, righteous.
- So, purify your hearts and don't be double minded.
- Double minded means loving the world and loving God. You can't do it. It is one or the other.
- Choose today, to separate yourself from the world and being accepted by it.
- Rid yourself of the world.
- And come to Jesus with complete trust and renewed faith that He is your source and provider for all your needs.
- Trust in Him and rely on Him fresh and new!
- I pray that this week is a powerful week in your walk with the Lord!
- Have a great Monday!
"Come close to God [with a contrite heart] and He will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; and purify your [unfaithful] hearts, you double-minded [people].” (JAMES 4:8)
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