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When we come to Christ we come because the Holy Spirit has drawn us to Him. We can’t decide to get saved at a certain time in our life. The only way we are saved is when the Spirit draws us. “No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me, draw him: and I will raise him up, at the last day,” John 6:44.
Does God draw us near?
Hebrews 12:1), we cannot draw near to God. It is sin that separates us from God (cf. Isaiah 59:2). If we want to be close to God, and have that relationship with God, then we have to get rid of the very thing that is putting distance between us.
What does it mean to be pursued by God?
To pursue God is to wake up every day eager to dig. It is to be filled to the brim with God’s love and presence and still yearn for more. Finally, it is to commit your entire life to knowing him.
What is God’s purpose for Jesus?
This is the reason that Jesus came to the earth: to save his people from their sins by his life, death and resurrection. His great purpose was to restore sinners to their God so that they may have eternal life forever with him.
How do you draw closer to Jesus?
4 Ways You Can Come Closer to Jesus Christ Read about Jesus in the scriptures. Worship Him. Serve others. Follow His teachings.
What is God’s calling for us?
“What is God’s calling for your life?” But there is work that God calls all of us to do, and it’s laid out for us in the Bible. God makes it clear again and again that we’re to love others, care for the poor, and live our lives in such a way that we point to the power of the gospel.
How do you actively pursue God?
Here a few ways I can think of to actively pursue God. Read His Word. Start anywhere. Study His Word. Start at the beginning in Genesis and read through His word. Learn who He is. Talk to Him. Seek Him. Listen to Him. Ask others about Him. Get involved.
How do you know that God is with me?
Because it’s God’s word, which never expires. Sign God Is Speaking To You — His Word. Sign God Is Speaking To You — Audibly. Sign God Is Speaking To You — Other People. Sign God Is Speaking To You — Visions And Dreams. Sign God Is Speaking To You — An Inner Knowing. Sign God Is Speaking To You — Clear Or Blocked Paths.
What does the Bible say about chasing God?
In Philippians 4:11, Paul tells about his ability to “be content whatever the circumstances.” When we chase God, the pursuit fills us with calmness because the closer we get to God the more we realize what’s really important in life.
Why did God create us?
Because Heavenly Father wanted us to have the chance to progress and become like Him, He created our spirits, and He provided a plan of salvation and happiness that necessarily includes this earthly experience.
Why did Jesus save us?
He came to save us from sin by being that sacrifice for our sins. So if we don’t let Jesus take care of the sin problem, then first, we will die in our sins, which means eternal separation from God or hell. Secondly, we will miss out on eternal life, which means eternity with God in this wonderful place called heaven.
How do you close up to God?
12 WAYS TO GET CLOSER TO GOD RIGHT NOW Get quiet. Read your bible. Write out your prayers in a dedicated notebook; these can be for others or yourself. Go for a walk and talk with God. Meditate on Scripture. Put on some worship music and immerse yourself in the melody and lyrics. Marvel at the world God has created.
How do I connect with Jesus?
5 Simple Ways to Stay Connected to Jesus in College 1) Choose a Local Church. The local church is where the Body of Christ gathers to hear the Word of God and respond in worship together. 2) Pray Every Day. 3) Find People to Serve. 4) Surround Yourself with the Right Friends. 5) Learn Time Management.
How do you know God’s calling?
How To Find God’s Calling For Your Life How To Find God’s Calling – Be Obedient to What He Last Told You. It’s God’s Calling, Not Yours. You Have Gifts and Talents – Use Them! Uncover Your Fears. Your Calling Is Closely Tied To What You Enjoy. Be tenacious in pursuing your God-given goals. Stay in the Word. 16 Comments.
How do I follow God’s calling?
The question remains, “How?” Let’s consider a few ways. Passionately. We pursue God’s call with passion and fervor. Worshipfully. We pursue the call of God upon our lives worshipfully. Faithfully. We pursue the call of God upon our lives faithfully. Lovingly. Humbly. Obediently.
What is our calling in Jesus?
Our primary calling is to be in a personal relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us that God has called us into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ. Our primary calling is not tied to our employment. God values us for who we are, not for what we can produce or achieve within work.
How do I seek God first?
We put God first when we worship Him, praise Him, thank Him, trust Him, and rely on Him rather than ourselves or anyone else. We seek God first when we go to Him for comfort, strength, and reassurance, acknowledging who He is and what He can do. God has a good plan for us.
What does it mean to earnestly seek God?
To seek God mean to orient themselves to God and to pursue God rather than other goals. Love for God means not only obedience but desire for God—a yearning to know God, a longing to see God.
What pursue means biblically?
1 : to follow in order to overtake, capture, kill, or defeat.
How do you know if God is asking you to do something?
Speaking of which, the real problem is that something is wrong with your life. Because you’re living the life “they” said you should want, not the life God wants for you. Which, deep down in your soul, you know is better than what you’ve got going on now, no matter how amazing your current life looks.
Does God speak to us in dreams?
Our dreams are only one way in which the Lord speaks to us directly as believers. The primary way He speaks is through His Word. So, you had a dream or vision. You have prayed and sought and received confirmation from the Holy Spirit.
