Bridging the Gap

"It is man who creates the distance. It is Jesus who builds the bridge" (Max Lucado, In the Manger).

These words really struck a chord within me when I read them. We often feel unworthy, especially when we recall our sins, and the things we have done in the past. We can't possibly understand sometimes how such a wonderful, divine God could want anything to do with us. And so the distance is created.

But God doesn't want distance between us and Him. It's why He sent Jesus to be our Savior. So Jesus could bridge the gap, and we would all have the chance to be close to God.

We have to stop thinking of ourselves as unworthy, and recognize ourselves as God's children. Just as we long to be close to Him, He longs to be close to us. So, we have to be willing to let Jesus bridge the gap so that we can always be close to our Heavenly Father.

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"Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts you double-minded" (James 4:8).

"Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up" (James 4:10).