God desires intimacy and nearness from all, but all do not come near nor live near. Some notably walked near to God in the Old Testament: Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Elijah, Isaiah, etc. Of the disciples, Peter, James and John were closer to Jesus. John was even closer. We were made for nearness. Our soul craves it. Nearness is halted by sin and a heart divided by other loves. Hear Him! He is calling us near!
“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Be miserable and mourn and weep; let your laughter be turned into mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.” James 4:8-10 (NASB)
