If you
lived in New York City and were traveling to Orlando, New York City would
become distant to you. But would it be New York City’s fault? New York City has
not moved, but you have, based on your decision to go elsewhere.
God
sometimes feels distant, but not because God has moved.
Jesus made
it clear to His disciples before he departed from earth, “I will be with you
always, even to the end of the age.” God is always there for us, but do we
always want to be there with God?
In any
relationship, two people must decide whether they will be close or distant
to one another. They feel close when they are spending time together, sharing
dreams and thoughts, becoming intimate and open.
The same
holds true with our relationship with God. If we don’t spend time with Him,
talk to Him or share our thoughts with Him, He too feels distant. But it’s not
His fault.
The
feelings of distance are designed to make us long to return to God. Don’t
ignore the feelings, but respond to them and take the necessary steps to get
closer to God.
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
Come to
him. Don’t wait for him to come to you.
He’s
already there.