WHO IS GOD NEAR?

Isaiah 57:15 tells us that God is "the high and lofty One that inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy." And yet, God who is high above everyone else, wants to dwell with a certain kind of people. Who are they? He wants to dwell with those who have "a contrite and humble spirit."

Do you want God to dwell with you? Do you want Him to fill your home with His presence? Then we must keep a humble heart. We can think we're great when we stand up for our own rights, harden our hearts, stay full of pride, and resist the desires of our husband. Sadly, our attitude not only pushes our husband away, but it pushes God away! God runs from pride, but comes running to the humble heart.

The word "contrite" also means "crushed, bruised, broken in spirit and cast down." Don't despair, dear one, when you are going through this experience. But, remember, there is no excuse to stay in this state, because God has promised "to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones."

Psalm 34:18 says, "The LORD IS NEAR to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit."

Let's keep humble hearts today.

Love from Nancy Campbell