draw near to God

As you continue to meditate upon scripture, confirming God’s WORD and make decisions in life based on the same WORD, you are likely becoming more Spirit-led, letting His wisdom affect your day-to-day life. In this last series part on seeking God’s wisdom and clarity, you will become more equipped to seek Him first and to know how to approach your circumstances. In particular, we want to emphasise the need to focus on Jesus and to be willing to let God steer you and train you. “But how do I do that?” you may ask.

DRAW NEAR TO GOD’S HEART Wherever you are in life, you can always draw nearer to God. Draw close to God’s heart by opening your life for Him to cleanse, correct and direct you (James 4:8). The Holy Spirit desires to teach and correct you to keep you from trouble — and to help you make wise choices in life. God gave you His Word so you can do things the right way (Deuteronomy 28). Jesus is coming back for a glorious church (Ephesians 5:27). The Church is to do even greater works than Jesus did (John 14:12). Put yourself aside and take on the nature of Jesus (Galatians 2:20). Give your full attention to God’s Word (Proverbs 4:20-23). Your spirit is reborn, but your soul must be renewed and trained by God’s Word (Romans 12:2). God does not condemn you (Romans 8:1). You have the victory to overcome the world—it’s your faith in God (1 John 5:4).

BE MOTIVATED, ACT THIS OUT To draw near to God, you must spend time with Him on a regular basis. Write a daily goal of how much time you will give God by reading His Word, thinking about Him and listening/talking to Him.

BE OPEN TO GOD AND TO GROW We have God’s Word and many biblical resources — that makes us responsible to grow and mature as Christians (Luke 12:48). Faith in God works all the time and causes you to live in victory. It is God’s will that you be cleansed and renewed in your soul — your mind, will, and emotions (Romans 12:1-2). You need to be in an atmosphere of faith and an atmosphere of worship. You are not to be led by your emotions, but you are to worship the Lord with your whole spirit, soul and body. As God reveals Himself in the earth, be open to adding new revelations to what you already know. In a relationship, we must submit to each other’s strengths and be patient with each other’s weaknesses. Reject shame — God does not condemn you. Give your emotions to God, and He will put them in order. Determine to seek God’s will in every situation (Luke 22:42).

MEDITATE OVER THIS SCRIPTURE TODAY I’m telling you these things while I’m still living with you. The Friend, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send at my request, will make everything plain to you. He will remind you of all the things I have told you. I’m leaving you well and whole. That’s my parting gift to you. Peace. I don’t leave you the way you’re used to being left — feeling abandoned, bereft. So don’t be upset. Don’t be distraught. JOHN 14:26 MSG

TRUST THE LORD If we want the deeper things of God to be more impactful for Him, to have our lives work in the way that God intended them to, to be on the forefront of what He’s doing and to be in this move of God — we have to present ourselves to Him. Knowing the love of God helps you trust Him, and then He can move in your life (Romans 8:38-39). Be positioned to trust the Lord to teach and keep you. If you will obey God in everything, you’ll be blessed all the days of your life. It will be valuable also, to try and realise you are weak in yourself, but strong in God (2 Corinthians 12:9-10, NLT). We are all to be equipped to minister the love of God to others. All in all, as we face daily decisions and larger life decisions, God wants you to trust Him and spend time with Him in conversation (Revelation 3:20). This will result in us gaining the wisdom of the deeper things of Our Lord.

EXPLORE WHAT THE WORD SAYS ON WISDOM Psalm 100:1 Proverbs 22:6 Galatians 2:20 MSG James 1:5-8 MSG Job 28:23-28 Psalm 119:9-16 MSG Proverbs 24:3 1 Corinthians 2:5

PRAYER FOR WISDOM AND CLARITY Father, I pray that the eyes of my heart will be flooded with light, understanding, and faith. I pray that I will know how to live and walk in victory and overcome all the situations in my life. By faith, I choose to seek and follow God in every situation in my life. All glory goes to You, Lord. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

You may have finished this study, but don’t let this be the end of your journey on the pursuit in wisdom and clarity. Keep meditating on the truths you’ve learned. Continue to spend time with the Lord daily, keeping His Word before your eyes.