THE LORD IS NEAR YOU
Psalms 34:18a NKJV
“The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart…”
Psalms 145:18 NKJV
“The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth.”
Matthew 5:1-3 NKJV
And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 5:3 NLT
“God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for Him…”
Psalm 34:18 NKJV
“The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart,
And saves such as have a contrite spirit.”
Revelation 3:20 NLT
Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.
Luke 17:20-21 NKJV
Now when He was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, He answered them and said, “The kingdom of God does not come with observation; nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’ For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you.”
James 4:8 NKJV
“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you…”
Psalm 34:18 NKJV
The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart,
And (He) saves such as have a contrite spirit.
Psalm 34:19a NKJV
“Many are the afflictions of the righteous…”
Psalm 34:19b NKJV
“…But the Lord delivers him out of them all.”
Psalm 34:20 NKJV
He guards all his bones; not one of them is broken.
Psalm 34:21 NKJV
Evil shall slay the wicked, and those who hate the righteous shall be condemned.
Psalm 34:22 NKJV
“The Lord redeems the soul of His servants, and none of those who trust in Him shall be condemned.”
Psalm 34:1-6 NKJV
“I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make its boast in the Lord; The humble shall hear of it and be glad. Oh, magnify the Lord with me, And let us exalt His name together. I sought the Lord, and He heard me, And delivered me from all my fears. They looked to Him and were radiant, And their faces were not ashamed. This poor man cried out, and the Lord heard him, And saved him out of all his troubles.”
Psalm 145:18 NKJV
“The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth.”
James 4:7-10 NKJV
“…submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Lament and mourn and weep! Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.”
THE MAP TO JESUS
Matthew 5:3-10 NKJV
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Isaiah 55:6 NKJV
“Seek the Lord while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near.”