(Jan. 9th): Drawing Near To God

Reading: “But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord GOD …” Psalm 73:28

In addition to this habitual disposition of solitude and separation at the normal devotional time, it is an exceptional means for the increase of godliness if we occasionally designate a special time in which we fully separate ourselves from the company of men. This can be for some hours or some days. Everyone must proceed here, however, in a manner consistent with his physical and spiritual condition … The Lord, who will not be sought in vain, will cause you to rejoice and there will be some measure of increase in your godly disposition.

Adapted from Wilhelmus à Brakel (The Christian’s Reasonable Service: 4:20-21)

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About the Author: Aaron Dunlop

Originally from N. Ireland, Aaron pastored in Canada for ten years, and served as a missionary in Jamaica and more recently in Kenya. He continues his work in East Africa as the director of The Krapf Project, editing and preparing resources for rural pastors. He edits The Pastor's Study, a quarterly magazine published in Nairobi. Aaron is the pastor of Dunamanagh Baptist Church in Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland. He is married to Grace and they have five children, James, Bethan, William, Emily and Thomas. In this blog, Aaron writes devotional, pastoral, and theological articles, as well as Church history. His latest book is a missionary biography on Dr Ludwig Krapf, the first Protestant missionary to East Africa.

(Jan. 9th): Drawing Near To God