Lay Claim to the Nearness of God
Max Lucado
Published on 05/14/2020
God surrounds us like the Pacific surrounds an ocean floor pebble. He is everywhere: above, below, on all sides. We choose our response—rock or sponge? Resist or receive? Everything within you says Harden your heart. Run from God, resist God, blame God. But be careful – hard hearts never heal. Spongy ones do. Open every pore of your soul to God’s presence. Here’s how: Lay claim to the nearness of God. He says in Hebrews 13:5, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” Grip this promise like the parachute it is. Repeat it over and over until it trumps … Listen Now
