What Is the Truth About God?

CAN YOU BE CLOSE TO JEHOVAH?

Reading about Jehovah's awe-inspiring qualities makes some people feel a little uneasy.  They fear that God is too high for them, so that they could never get close to him or even matter to such a lofty God. But is this idea correct?  The Bible teaches just the opposite. It says of Jehovah:  "In fact, he is not far off from each one of us." (Acts 17:27) The Bible even urges:  "Draw close to God and he will draw close to you." -James 4:8.

How can you draw close to God?  To begin with, continue doing what you are doing now-learning about God.  Jesus said:  "This means everlasting life, their taking in knowledge of you, the only true God, and of the one whom you sent forth, Jesus Christ." (John 17:3)  Yes, the Bible  teaches that learning about Jehovah and Jesus leads to "everlasting life"! As already noted, "God is love." (1 John 4:16)  Jehovah also has many other beautiful and appealing qualities.  For example, the Bible says that Jehovah is "a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abundant in loving -kindness and truth."  (Exodus 34:6) He is "good and ready to forgive." (Psalm 86:5) God is patient.  (2 Peter 3:9)  He is loyal.  (Revelation 154) As you read more in the Bible, you will see how Jehovah has shown that he has these and many other appealing qualities.

True, you cannot see God because he is an invisible spirit.  (John 1:18; 4:24; 1 Timothy 1:17) By learning about him through the pages of the Bible, however, you can come to know him as a person. As the psalmist said,  you can "behold the pleasantness of Jehovah." (Psalm 27:4; Romans 1:20)  The more you learn about Jehovah, the more real he will become to you and the more reason you will have to love him and feel close to him.

Next time: What Is the Truth About Jehovah?/Conclusion of CAN YOU BE CLOSE TO JEHOVAH?

From the book: WHAT DOES THE BIBLE REALLY TEACH?