“The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth” (vs.18). Isn’t that a great promise? It’s one you can put to work today. Let’s look at it more closely.

First, God is near to those who are stumbling (v.14). You may have stumbled and fallen. Perhaps you just didn’t do what you should have. Maybe you stumbled in your job, and you are embarrassed and worried about it. Perhaps you have stumbled into sin.

Second, God is near to those who carry burdens. Those who are bowed down with the weight of care and find rest if they will call upon Him.

Third, God is near those who are hungry (v.15). Verse 16 shows how simple it is for God to answer prayer: “You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing.” All God has to do is open His hand to meet our needs today. The problem is, we often don’t open our hearts and cry out to Him.

Fourth, God is near to those who call upon Him. We have this great promise in verse 19: “He will fulfil the desires of those who fear Him; He also will hear the cry and will save them.”

Finally, God is near to those who love Him (v.20). Follow the advice of James: “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you” (James.4:8).

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God is not far from you. He’s waiting for you to take that first step, to cry out to Him and say, “Lord, I want to draw close to You. Here I am.” Have you stumble? Are you carrying a burden, or are you needy? He promises to be near to all those who call upon Him.