God Came Near

Title: God Came Near
Author: Max Lucado
Peek in: You want to follow Christ, but at times you lose sight of Him on a personal level. You may rely on the vision of a pastor, Bible study leader, friend or spouse. But God desires more for you than a second-hand faith. He wants you to see Him for yourself. To be touched by His glory. To witness His majesty. To know Him as Friend.

Jesus as you've never seen him before. How clearly do you see Christ?

• Do you picture a wavy figure in a desert mirage, or the solid shoulder of a best friend?
• Do you depend on others to lead you, or do you actively seek His face?
• Does He seem far away, or amazingly, wonderfully near?

That's why God came near. To be seen.

Sit on the cold, hard floor of the cave in which He was born... Smell the sawdust of the carpentry shop... Hear His sandals slap the hard trials of Galilee... He is the one who can restore focus to your blurred vision, rekindle the fire of prayers gone cold, and steady your trembling faith. So take a closer look. You'll be glad you did. For once you have caught a glimpse of His majesty, you will never be the same again.