Getting Closer to God Series Part 4

These have been the very basics so far. Stay with me. The next post will start getting into some very specific things to do as a help to get you closer to God.

Don’t wash up before stepping into the shower.

Some people think they need to “clean up” before they can come to God. God arranged for a complete cleansing through the blood of His son, Jesus. (see 1 John 1:7) This cleansing is ongoing for every day, every need. You can’t wash up before coming to God so stop trying. Go to God to get washed up. And come boldly while you’re at it.

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Heb. 4:16 KJV

Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus. Heb. 10:19 KJV

Once you go before God, THEN confess your sins if the Holy Spirit convicts you of some.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 KJV

The Holy Spirit is perfectly capable of convicting you of sin if the need is there so don’t go on a “witch hunt” within yourself looking for bad stuff.

The important thing is to get yourself before the throne and be in fellowship with God and let Him dictate the particulars of any cleaning up and even if it is necessary. (The enemy likes to load us up with false guilt.)

The access (liberty to approach) to our Heavenly Father is given to us by Jesus, His blood, and our faith in Him and His blood.

In whom [Christ Jesus] we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. Eph. 3:12 KJV (see also Eph. 2:18)

Take advantage of this free and instant ACCESS to God and COME BOLDLY BEFORE HIS THRONE of grace, mercy and help.

Important note: Technically, if you are a born again Christian you already are close to God. The Holy Spirit is living inside of you. How much closer can He get? But there is a place of feeling closer and of getting to know God better. That is what these posts are really all about.

Please share one thing you are planning to do to get closer to God because of reading this post.

Join the conversation. Share your ideas or questions in the comment form below.

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Getting Closer to God Series Part 4 — 4 Comments

Mel Thompson on October 10, 2012 at 4:37 pm said:

I once heard of a practical exercise to illustrate your emphasis. Take a piece of cotton cloth (an old handkerchief) and write your doubts, fears, unforgiveness, misgivings…your sins in ink. Take it with you when you take your next shower and hold the handkerchief up to the shower head and watch the ink fade and wash down the drain. That’s what the blood of Christ does when we confess and repent. It’s washed and covered as it goes down the shower drain. Just an idea.

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- Cheryl Cope on October 10, 2012 at 5:39 pm said:
  
  It’s a great idea! Thanks for sharing it!
  
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Lisa Easterling on October 12, 2012 at 7:26 pm said:

Cheryl, I love this post. I have an aunt who used to say to me that she was way too sinful to come to the Lord. I always thought that was so sad, and tried even as a teenager to explain to her how backward an approach that was. She walks much more closely to Him now, for which I am deeply grateful. Thank you for sharing such practical insight through your blog.

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- Cheryl Cope on October 13, 2012 at 10:52 am said:
  
  Unfortunately, it is a very common sentiment. Glad you liked the post. Thanks for commenting!
  
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