-Not by seeing or saying how good I am.
-Not by the greatest show on church stage.
-Not by seeking happiness.
-Not by material blessings.
-Not by getting comfortable.
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Am I experiencing goodness?
Am I experiencing trouble?
Can I get close to God?
Do I want to get close to God?
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First of all, it’s all about Him, not me.
So, what does He have to say about getting close to Him?
What does He have to say about pleasing Him?
What can I give God, what can I sacrifice, that could impress Him, and get us close?
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How can I get close to God?
+”The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit—a broken and contrite heart, O God, You will not despise.”
+”The goodness of God is supposed to lead you to repentance.”
+”Call upon Me in the day of trouble—I will deliver you—and you will glorify me.”
+”Call on Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things you don’t know.”
+”Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.”
Getting close to God is not about what I think would do it, but yielding to His way to get us close.
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And now the big one, to get really close to God.
According to Christians around the world, right now, the most guaranteed way to experience the best, the sweetest closeness with God, is through persecution.
Not my idea of fun, but again, what does God say about getting close to Him?
+”Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake . . .
+Blessed are you, when men will revile you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for My sake.
+Rejoice, and be exceeding glad, for great is your reward in heaven.”
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