In what ways can we draw near to God as described in Jeremiah 30:21? The Verse in Focus “ ‘Their leader will be one of their own; their ruler will arise from among them. I will bring him near, and he will approach Me; for who would dare on his own to approach Me?’ declares the LORD.” (Jeremiah 30:21) God’s Invitation to Approach • The LORD Himself makes the way: “I will bring him near.” • Approach is impossible by human initiative alone—“who would dare on his own.” • The “leader…ruler” prefigures the ultimate Mediator, fulfilled in Jesus Christ (cf. Hebrews 10:19–22; John 14:6). Ways We Draw Near According to Jeremiah 30:21 • Accept the God-provided Mediator – Trust the One God brings near rather than relying on personal merit (Acts 4:12). • Depend on divine initiative – Recognize that our nearness starts with His call (John 6:44). • Approach with holy awe – “Who would dare” reminds us to combine confidence with reverence (Hebrews 12:28–29). • Enter covenant fellowship – Jeremiah 30 promises restoration; we draw near by embracing the covenant in Christ’s blood (Luke 22:20). • Live in obedient response – Nearness is maintained by heeding His voice (John 15:10). Supporting Scriptures • Hebrews 4:16—“Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence…” • Ephesians 2:13—“You who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” • James 4:8—“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” • Psalm 73:28—“But as for me, it is good to be near God…” Practical Steps for Today • Place wholehearted faith in Jesus, the One God brings near. • Cultivate daily time in the Word, letting Scripture shape thoughts and actions. • Pray with humility and confidence, relying on Christ’s intercession. • Confess sin quickly, embracing His cleansing (1 John 1:9). • Obey promptings of the Spirit, showing love through tangible deeds (John 14:21). • Engage in corporate worship and fellowship, encouraging one another to stay close to Him (Hebrews 10:24–25). Drawing near begins and continues by honoring the path God Himself has opened—through His chosen Leader, our Lord Jesus—so that we may live in sustained, reverent, joyful closeness with Him. |
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