1. DRAW NEAR: FRIENDS OF GOD

2. James 2:23-“The Scripture was fulfilled that says, ‘Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,’ and he was called God's friend.’”

3. You are as close to God as you choose to be.

4. I. GOD IS TO BE REVERENCED IN OUR WORSHIP.

5. Psalm 89:7-“God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be held in reverence by all those around Him.”

6. If what you do in here has no effect on what you do out there, then you are being irreverent to your God!

7. II. GOD IS DRAWN TO THOSE WHO LOVE, HONOR AND FEAR HIM!

8. James 4:8-9: “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts you double- minded.”

9. Hebrews 10:22-“Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our

10. bodies washed with pure water.

11. Psalm 25:14-“The secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him. And He will show them His covenant.

12. “God don’t eat out of no dirty spoon.”

13. “Our Father in Heaven, hallowed be your name.”