Introduction: How are you doing? Are you feeling down with the “blues”? As a child of God, what can we do when we get down?

1. What are some Reasons for “Drawing Near to God”? (James 4:8)

“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you….”

Reason # 1. Because Jesus loves us and poured out His life’s blood to redeem us!

Reason # 2. Because Jesus wants to impart (give) us His life!

Reason # 3. Because Jesus is coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory!

2. What are some Reasons that keep us from “Drawing near to God”? (James 4:8)

“8Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.”

Reason # 1. Because of unclean hands!

Reason # 2. Because of uncommitted minds!

3. What are some ways to “Draw near to God”? (James 4:10)

“10Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.”

# 1. Humility 

# 2. Sincerity 

(James 4:7)

“7Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

The word “submit” is ὑποτάγητε (upotagēte), which means to place or rank under, to subject, mid. to obey.

Conclusion: Here are some good reasons to “Draw near to God”, and some things that keep us from getting closer to Jesus.

But please note: When we “DRAW NEAR to our LORD JESUS,” He lifts us up!

“…and he shall lift you up.”