Near
“Take courage,
strengthen your hearts and stand steady and firm,
for the coming of the Lord is very NEAR”
is a Scripture from James 5 vs 8
that has been
in the forefront of my mind for the last few weeks
and I have been asking myself the question
‘how NEAR is NEAR?’
The reality is
that none of us know
but what we do know
is to be ready for His return
and also
KNOW
that He is NEAR now
-Right now
-Right here
where we are
as NEAR as He was sitting side by side
with the disciple ‘whom Jesus loved’ leaning close into Him
because He loves us
and loves when we draw NEAR to Him.
—
Brenda.ps23©
“Take courage,
strengthen your hearts and stand steady and firm,
for the coming of the Lord is very NEAR”
As I have given thought to the brevity of life
and wondered how much time I personally have left ...
Scriptures and References
Isaiah 41 vs 10 The Passion Translation
“Do not yield to fear, for I am always NEAR.
Never turn your gaze from me, for I am your faithful God.
I will infuse you with my strength
and help you in every situation.
I will hold you firmly with my victorious right hand.”
James 4 vs 8
“Draw NEAR to God, and He will draw near to you.”
Psalm 145 vs 18
“The LORD is righteous in all his ways and loving toward all he has made. The LORD is NEAR to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them. The LORD watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy.”
John 13 vs 23
“The disciple that Jesus dearly loved was at the right of him at the table and was leaning his head on Jesus.”