#approaching god

No matter how many religious things we do or feel, whether praying, generous giving or abstaining from our ideas of worldliness, we cannot find, in any of them, a qualification by which we can approach God. Religious activity provides no resting place on which to discover the smile of God. If sin were a simple thing like a disease then perhaps religious observations might be helpful in mending…

Moses then said to Aaron, “This is what the Lord spoke of when he said: Among those who approach me I will be proved holy; in the sight of all the people I will be honored.” Aaron remained silent. Leviticus 10:3 When a person meets with certain high-level people, there are often certain protocols to be followed. There are things that are required to be done and other things that are not be done…

in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through faith in Him. Ephesians 3:12 Going before someone of extremely high authority can be very scary and nerve wracking for most people. This can be even more true if the person has the authority and ability to take someone’s life if the authority is not pleased. Fear rises up and keeps most people from going before someone like that. People…

Over time, we might fail to appreciate what we truly have and the privilege we enjoy – particularly when it comes to the spiritual life.

Moses on Mount Sinai, by Jean-Leon Gerome, Moses on Mount Sinai, 1895 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Come up to the Lord, you and Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, and seventy of Israel’s elders, and worship from a distance. Only Moses may come near to the Lord. The others shouldn’t come near, while the people shouldn’t come up with him at all.” Moses came and told the people all the Lord’s words and all…

Esther 5:2 Having Favor With The King

So it was, when the king saw Queen Esther standing in the court, that she found favor in his sight, and the king held out to Esther the golden scepter that was in his hand. Then Esther went near and touched the top of the scepter. Esther 5:2 Most people desire to have special favor with others who are at the top, the leaders and famous people. They want to meet someone famous personally but are…