Today’s Key Scripture (all references NKJV unless otherwise noted):

Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.

—Revelation 3:20

How many times do so many believers ask, “Why doesn’t God answer my prayer?” or “Why can’t I receive my deliverance and my healing?”

The answer to your most urgent need is close, much closer than you can imagine. Just a word, spoken from your heart, can cause life’s darkest clouds suddenly to disappear. Christ Himself is standing at your heart’s door. He longs to fellowship with you.

Gordon Jensen’s classic worship song declares:

There is never any distance between my Lord and me—

He’s as close as the mention of His name.

He’s that close and approachable! It’s time to stop thinking that God is an unapproachable deity residing millions of miles away, or that He only hears your prayer at the moment of salvation.

The Father is so near that you can talk to Him at any moment, and His Spirit is so close that He can give you comfort, peace, and direction. All you have to do is ask and trust that He will act.

What I have found in the Spirit is not some mystery-shrouded secret. He is as real as life itself and as close as your very heartbeat. And you can find blessed fellowship as you spend time in His presence!

A Prayer for Today:

Dear God, help me to know You. Open the eyes of my heart that I might see You as close as the mention of Your name. Help me to see You at work in my life, all day and every day. I ask You for wisdom to make the best choices. Fill me a burning desire to seek after You more than anything else in this world. Thank you that Your presence. Lead me in the path that I should go. I want You. I need You. In the Name above all names, Amen!