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The Lord Is Near—Do Not Turn Away

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Beloved, hear the voice of the Lord—do not harden your heart, for The Lord Nears.

{Day Five}

God’s Unchanging Call to You

God never changes. He is I AM (Exodus 3:14), the eternal foundation against which all things are measured. Though the world shifts and people falter, God remains faithful, merciful, and ready to forgive (Psalm 86:5). The Lord nears, His love is abundant, His mercy overflows, and He calls to all who will listen.

Yet, He does not leave us as we are. He desires a transformation—not just an outward confession but a deep, lasting renewal in our souls. The Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8), not to condemn but to bring true, lasting life. Indeed, the Lord nears to bring transformation.

If you hear His voice today, do not resist (Hebrews 3:15). The hardened heart shuts out the voice of God, but the heart that is tender before Him will be filled with His presence as the Lord nears.

The Spirit Moves in Power

When the Word of God is spoken, the Spirit moves. As Peter preached, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard (Acts 10:44). This is not a distant event—it is the reality of God at work today. The Lord nears through His Word.

God’s Word is not empty—it is living, active, and powerful. Those who receive it become living letters, written not with ink, but by the Spirit of the living God, inscribed upon human hearts (2 Corinthians 3:3). Your life becomes a testimony, a witness of the transforming power of God.

But transformation requires surrender. The Spirit does not merely declare us righteous—He makes righteousness our desire. The atonement in Christ’s blood has made this change possible, and the Holy Spirit makes it a reality.

What Must You Do?

If the Spirit is speaking to you, do not ignore Him. The enemy wants to keep you indifferent, distracted, or convinced that you can wait. But now is the time to seek the Lord.

Here’s how you can respond:

1. Call upon Him in prayer. Open your heart to Him and invite the Holy Spirit to reveal anything that needs to change. Remember, the Lord nears those who seek Him.

2. Repent and surrender. If there is sin in your life, confess it and ask God to cleanse you. He is ready to forgive (Psalm 86:5).

3. Read His Word with expectation. The Spirit speaks through Scripture—let it shape you.

4. Act on what you hear. Obedience is the key to spiritual growth. The more you follow His leading, the more His presence will be evident in your life.

5. Stay in community. Surround yourself with believers who encourage and challenge you to walk in faith.

A Final Warning and a Promise

The Lord is near—do not turn Him away. Indifference is dangerous. When we reject the voice of the Spirit, our hearts grow cold, and the conviction we once felt fades. But for those who seek Him, He will answer.

“Seek the Lord while He may be found; call upon Him while He is near.” (Isaiah 55:6)

God is calling—will you answer?

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The Incredible Forgiveness of the Father

Dearly Beloved,

Who among us can fully recognize our errors? As the Psalmist cried, “Who can understand his errors or omissions? Acquit me of hidden (unconscious, unintended) faults” (Psalm 19:12, AMP). Every day, we stumble in weakness and sin, often blind to the depths of our shortcomings. Yet, in the goodness of God, we can echo David’s prayer: “Wash me thoroughly from my wickedness and guilt and cleanse me from my sin” (Psalm 51:2, AMP).

Deep within us, our souls thirst for the living God. Like parched land longs for rain, we cry out, “My soul thirsts for God, for the living God; when will I come and see the face of God?” (Psalm 42:2, AMP). Our hearts, like Job, yearn for His presence: “Oh, that I knew where I might find Him, that I might [even] come to His seat!” (Job 23:3, AMP). We stretch out our hands to Him, for only His forgiveness can satisfy the ache of our souls (Psalm 143:6).

In His infinite mercy, the Father does not turn us away. He offers cleansing, renewal, and restoration through the sacrificial work of Jesus Christ. “Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow” (Psalm 51:7, AMP). Christ’s death and resurrection secure for us a forgiveness beyond comprehension, where He creates clean hearts and renews steadfast spirits within us (Psalm 51:10).

Jesus, our Redeemer, assures us: “He who has bathed needs only to wash his feet; otherwise, he is completely clean” (John 13:10, AMP). Through the blood of Christ, we are made new, and the weight of sin is lifted. For His glory and the honor of His name, He atones for our sins and delivers us (Psalm 79:9).

Yet in this world, there is a famine—not of bread or water—but of hearing the Word of the Lord (Amos 8:11). How desperately we need to return to Him, to drink deeply from the well of His love and forgiveness. Scripture promises, “They drink their fill of the abundance of Your house; and You allow them to drink from the river of Your delights” (Psalm 36:8, AMP).

God calls us: “Come, eat of my food and drink of the [spiritual] wine I have mixed” (Proverbs 9:5, AMP). To all who are weary and broken, He declares: “I will satisfy the weary soul, and I will replenish every languishing and sorrowful soul” (Jeremiah 31:25, AMP). For those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, He promises fulfillment (Matthew 5:6).

Jesus Himself invites us:

  • “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink” (John 7:37, AMP).
  • “Whoever drinks the water that I give him will never be thirsty again” (John 4:14, AMP).
  • “I am the Bread of Life; the one who comes to Me will never be hungry, and the one who believes in Me will never be thirsty” (John 6:35, AMP).

To the weary and longing, God promises eternal satisfaction: “I will give to the one who thirsts from the spring of the water of life without cost” (Revelation 21:6, AMP). This promise culminates with an open invitation: “The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come.’ And let the one who hears say, ‘Come.’ And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who wishes take and drink the water of life without cost” (Revelation 22:17, AMP).

A Prayer to Embrace the Father’s Forgiveness

Heavenly Father, we stand in awe of Your incredible forgiveness. You alone satisfy our thirsty souls and wash us clean through the blood of Christ. Renew our hearts, restore our spirits, and teach us to walk in Your mercy and light. May we never take for granted the grace You freely offer. In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.

Beloved, the incredible forgiveness of the Father is a gift we can never repay, but we can live each day in gratitude. Let us seek His mercy and drink deeply from the river of His grace. In His presence, our souls find peace, joy, and eternal satisfaction.

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