Faithfully Drawing Near to God

What is your definition of being a disciple? Probably your definition includes, after first believing in Jesus, your commitment to develop a relationship with Him through building habits such as Bible study, prayer, fellowship, and outreach.

Hudson Taylor gave the world a practical glimpse of what it is like to trust the Lord and live by faith. Even today, we hear how faith changes others' lives, and we all know that trusting in the Lord is the foundation for most everything else. So, how do we start trusting God?

We've all heard the command, "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you" (I Thessalonians 5:18). While there is always something to be grateful for, is it really reasonable to expect someone to give thanks for everything?

In our relationship with God, obeying His Word is important. However, there is a deeper aspect of our walk, which is the “keeping” of His Word. Sheep chew on their cud as they rest under the protection of their shepherd.