The Hebrew word for call means to "proclaim, name or summon". There is an action I need to take if I desire the Lord's nearness - and I do! The second part of that verse is "..to all who call on him in truth". To call on someone is to believe they are worth calling. It is a willingness to yield to them and a belief they have something you need. David, the psalmist, believed this promise!
Joe Stowell compares this yielding to obeyng a "yield" traffic sign. It is a smart thing to do, right? Stowell says:
"When I lay the baggage of my selfish and sinful choices at the base
of my yield sign and merge with His will and way, He knows that my
heart belongs to Him."
It is then that He draws near; He knows He is invited in.
This Christmas, when you read Matthew 1:18-25 or sing "Emmanuel" (God with us), be blessed as you celebrate the birth of the Lord Jesus. Because of His life and death, we can have a personal and daily connectedness with our Almighty God. His nearness will bring you direction, comfort, joy, peace and all that you need. Will you call on Him today?
Merry Christmas, friends. May you be blessed by His nearness this holiday.
For further study: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Psalm 105:1, Isaiah 30:18, Isaiah 55:6, Jeremiah 33:3, Matthew 1:18-25, John 15:4-8, Romans 10:12-13, Philippians 4:5, Hebrews 10:22, James 4:8.
Be blessed in your understanding of God's word.
Love,
Holly
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