When I Feel Distant
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” Luke 2:8-11
Why would the Shepherds feel distant from God?
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But the good news is that Heaven came to Earth.
For no one can ever be made right with God by doing what the law commands. The law simply shows us how sinful we are. 21 But now God has shown us a way to be made right with him without keeping the requirements of the law…22 We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are. Romans 3:20-22 NLT
1) You cannot earn
For no one can ever be made right with God by doing what the law commands… Romans 3:20 NLT
2) The purpose of the law was to point you to
For no one can ever be made right with God by doing what the law commands. The law simply shows us how sinful we are. Romans 3:20 NLT
3) Righteousness comes through
We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are. Romans 3:22 NLT
In what ways might you feel distant from God? What steps do you need to take to focus less on religion and more on your relationship with Christ?
Remember what the shepherds learned, it’s not about what you’ve done it’s about what God does…