New Years' Resolution
Psalm 65:4 Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee,
1 Peter 3:18
God does not work against our will; we must make the first move
James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.
Hebrews 10:22 Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.
God's word is a catalyst to draw us to God
Hebrews 7:19 For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God.
Hebrews 10:22 Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance
Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
The Cross of Christ is a catalyst to draw us to God
John 6:43 Jesus therefore answered and said unto them, Murmur not among yourselves. 44 No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day. 45 It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me.
John 6:64
• Sounds exclusive until we compare
John 12:32
Example of Drawing Nigh and God drawing Nigh—Prodigal Son
Luke 15:17-20
Old Testament Examples: the nation of Israel/Saul and Priest
Deuteronomy 4:7
Example of Prayer Drawing Nigh to God
1 Samuel 14:36-37
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