November 30, 2018 -- Psalm 145:18 -- The LORD is Near

The LORD is near to all who call upon Him.

To all who call upon Him in truth.

Psalm 145:18 NKJV

The LORD is Near to all Who call upon Him. What a great description of Who He Is.

Spatially He is near. He is close enough to hear a cry or prayer. In fact one of the Names of Jesus is: Immanuel--God with us.

Time wise He is near--the prayer of His people reaches Him as soon as it is formed on our tongue (Psalm 139:4)

Immanent--God is present through-out His universe, His stamp is on all He has made. The DNA of all living creatures and plants show the language of creation. People are made in His image.

In terms of the conclusion of history--He is near. Our world and all the people in it will face the judgment of God. His return is near at hand. It is a cause for alarm for all those who hate Him or are in rebellion against Him but a source of great comfort for those who call on Him in truth.

O God, our King, we will bless Your Name forever! We will teach this generation and the next of all Your wonders. We will declare the great assurance of Your nearness. You are the Father Who is the source of every good gift. You are Christ, the Savior Who is near to deliver us from sin and present us without blemish before our Father in heaven. You are the Spirit, so near You live within us cleansing us by the accomplished work of Christ, so by Your presence our trembling souls are declaring to God: Abba, Daddy. Great are You LORD. Amen.