Forever with You

Come close to God, and God will come close to you. (James 4:8 NLT)

 Martha was someone who learned a lesson on the importance of valuing above all things the peace and inspiration that Jesus gives.
 Once, when Jesus came to visit, she was so concerned with the duties of a hostess that she rushed and fussed, but in the hurry and flurry of her busy activities, she didn’t make time for Him. (Luke 10:38–42)
 There’s a lesson here for all of us:
- Lord, help me to come to You so that I can enjoy Your company.
- Lord, help me to make space in my busy days to come quietly into Your presence.
- Lord, help me to not only find a place that is quiet externally, but also to find quietness within.
- I believe in You, Jesus. May I get to know You better each day and prepare for a life forever with You. —Marge Banks [1]

 [Jesus] did not come merely to give bread; He said, “I am the bread.”
He did not come merely to shed light; He said, “I am the light.”
He did not come merely to show the door; He said, “I am the door.”
He did not come merely to name a shepherd; He said, “I am the shepherd.”
He did not come merely to point the way; He said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” —J. Sidlow Baxter (1903–1999)

[1] Activated Vol 15, Issue 6