THE POWER OF GETTING CLOSE
And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace. Your suffering is over». (Mark 5:34 NLT).
“This woman came close enough to be able to touch the edge of Jesus’ garments and was instantly healed” (Mark 5:30 NLT).
This tells me about the power behind having a close relationship with God.
It benefits us to approach God. It benefits me to have a daily appointment with Him in prayer and to read Scripture. Miraculous things happen when I get close to God and his church, in addition to the following benefits:
1. FAITH
Our faith is activated. What seemed impossible now has a solution. What used to overwhelm us and wear us down suddenly becomes something achievable because faith helps us see things as they already are (Hebrews 11: 1). It helps us see beyond the natural, our impossibilities and limitations, beyond reason and logic, and helps us see what God sees, believe what God believes, speak what God speaks, and experience the miracles that God does.
2. PEACE
We are filled with a peace we can’t understand, (Philippians 4:7). We just have the conviction that God controls all things. Worries disappear, and we begin to enjoy our family, church, work, school, etc.
3. NO MORE SUFFERING.
Our life radically changes. Suffering disappears, and we begin to enjoy the world. We feel like living; a feeling of gratitude is born in us for all the blessings that God gives us in this world.
It benefits us to be close to
Think about it:
Is your relationship with God close or far?
In what situation of your life do you think you need faith and peace?
What situation have you been suffering through?
What are you going to do to approach God daily?
