When I attempt something that is a little more challenging, I want David nearby. Even if it is hopping over a barrier that is only a few inches high, I want him close enough to be able to grab me if I begin to lose my balance. When I ascend a few stairs, David is right behind me ready to reach out and help if I misstep. When I move from bed to chair I simply want him near enough to hear me when I call.
Life with the Lord, Jesus is very much the same way. In everything
that comes our way, we can take great comfort knowing that God is nearby whenever
we call. “The
Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him sincerely and in truth.” (Psalm 145:18 AMP)
God always hears our cries. “With my voice I cry to the Lord, and He hears and answers
me out of His holy hill. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!” (Psalm 3:4 AMP) God not only hears, He answers. “In my distress I cried to the Lord,
and He answered me.” (Psalm 120:1 AMP) Jesus promised, “I
am with you all the days (perpetually, uniformly, and on every occasion), to
the [very] close and
consummation of the age. Amen (so let
it be).” (Matthew 28:20 AMP) He will always be with us.
When we
are in need we can be assured that God will supply. His hand is always there
when we need Him. “Behold, the Lord's hand is not shortened at all, that it
cannot save, nor His ear dull with deafness, that it cannot hear.” (Isaiah 59:1 AMP) Because of this we have no need to fear any challenge. “Fear not
[there is nothing to fear], for I am with you; do not look around you in terror
and be dismayed, for I am your
God. I will strengthen and
harden you to difficulties, yes, I will help you; yes, I will hold you up and retain you with My [victorious]
right hand of rightness and justice.” (Isaiah 41:10 AMP)
He always holds us up.
When
things become difficult and we feel the weight of life crushing us, we can
remain confident in God’s presence and aid.
Even when the difficulty is due to our own sinful actions, He will remain
faithful to help us. “The Lord is close
to those who are of a broken heart and saves such as are crushed with sorrow
for sin and are humbly and thoroughly penitent.” (Psalm 34:18 AMP) Nothing, not even our own
actions, can separate us from Him. Even from prison the apostle Paul wrote, “For I am persuaded beyond doubt (am sure)
that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities, nor things
impending and threatening nor
things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all
creation will be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ
Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:38-39 AMP)
Understanding these truths we can, “Be strong,
courageous, and firm; fear not
nor be in terror before them, for it is the Lord your God Who goes with you; He
will not fail you or forsake you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6 AMP) We can trust in the nearness
of God at all times. And we can follow the directive of James. “Come close
to God and He will come close to you. [Recognize that you are] sinners, get
your soiled hands clean; [realize that you have been disloyal] wavering
individuals with divided interests, and purify your hearts [of your spiritual
adultery].” (James 4:8 AMP)
We have every reason to trust the nearness
and provision of God at all times. Whether the task ahead is an everyday task
or something beyond our ability to comprehend, God will stretch out His hand
and care for His children.
Call upon the Lord in your need and confidently
wait as His hand comes to rescue you. He will guide you in all things.
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