Hosanna Restoration Church

I’ve just got to get closer to you Lord. Every day, in every way; everything I do and everything I say; I’ve just got to get closer to you. I have been singing that song for a long time, and it still challenges me to get closer and closer. Close to Him is where life is. If we do not stay close, we are in danger of closing the door.
We can say we would never do that, but the word of God shows us a different story. Paul warns of people turning back and turning their backs on their faith. We all know is true. The temptation to doubt is always standing at the door. This is true in big things as well as little. Compromise opens the door to disaster and we never even see it coming. Fear can turn us around in a moment. Pride does indeed go before a fall.
What can we do? We can run quickly into the presence of God. We can determine in our heart to stay close and recognize when we are not. Lord, I just want you. I cannot live without you. I do not even want to try. There is no life without you.
Do you remember the time before you knew God? Do you remember when you realized that you only knew about Him and suddenly you realized it? Do you remember the joy of your salvation? David called upon God to restore the joy of his salvation.
Oh, we simply need to draw close and rejoice. His joy is always present. I wonder sometimes how I can resist it. How can I stay in a wrong attitude when He is so near waiting for me to step into what I know is best?
Often times, all I can do is shake my head at myself and tell myself to get where I belong. Unfortunately, I frequently wait much longer than I should. I am glad that He is faithful and just to forgive me and cleanse me of all my unrighteousness when I finally show up.
This morning I was doing my best to be still and know Him. As I did, thoughts of kingdom things came into my head. I asked Him why I could not just be still. He explained that He is always working and so when I desire to be in Him, I am going to be like Him.
The works of the kingdom are life and breath. I need only to cast aside those things that are not kingdom and open up to the things that are. I can work on that and rest in that.
Closer and closer; that is where I want to be. I know God would never close the door on me, but I am certain I could let the winds of this world blow it shut. The Holy Spirit is a faithful door stop. I trust Him to lead me into all truth. Closer and closer and closer; Lord keep me close.