James 4:8 "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands you sinners; and purify your hearts you double-minded." (NASB)
My dear friend, Dr. Ralph I. Tilley just published a book entitled "Thirsting for God" on page 67 he wrote "Come Near to God" He used Hebrews 10:19-22 and then wrote the following poem:
"Come near to God,
How can that be?
I've sinned,
the Law I've broken--
there's no hope for me.
Come near to God,
The way is now open:
Jesus has died,
the Lord crucified--
the veil has been torn.
Come near to God.
With a heart sincere,
Faith fully assured
and heart made clean--
the conscience now clear.
Come near to God.
Your Priest intercedes,
Your Father's arms open,
Your need brings you near--
The Spirit with you pleads."
Thank you Father for the gifts that You give us that draw us near to You. Thank you for drawing near to us. Though in and of our selves we don't deserve the nearness to You, Your Son, our Savior made a way! Praise be to God!
