Who is she? Who is the one who seems so easy to befriend? Who is the one, when needs arise, to whom you turn with your request for help? She's approachable, receptive, and friendly. She makes it easy to draw near, and to make proposals or requests.
Jesus Christ is approachable. His invitation to all is, "Come unto me." John found Jesus approachable when he drew nearer to the Lord and leaned upon His breast. The fearful disciples did not hesitate to wake Jesus with their requests for protection during the storm at sea. This open access to Jesus encouraged the unclean leper to approach Him and request that he be made clean. Approachability cleared the path for those who were seeking Jesus, such as the rich young ruler, who asked, "What shall I do that I may have eternal life?"
We too can come boldly before the throne of grace, as did the thief on the cross, who realized his lost condition and cried out to Jesus, "Remember me..."
Are you thinking of her—the lady who you find approachable? Is she like Lydia who attended to those things spoken to her by Paul and was born again? Does she remind you of Appollos who, when approached by Aquilla and Priscilla, humbled himself, and allowed them to expound unto him the way of God more perfectly? Or is your relationship with her like that of Paul and Timothy? Do you each allow access into each other's life? Do you share your hopes and fears, receive encouragement and guidance, and strengthen your love for each other?
Are you approachable? Are you receptive and friendly to the overtures of another? Are you allowing others to draw nearer to you, to get to know you, and to come to you with requests for help? Let us strive to be approachable. And remember, the true source of our strength, success, and approachability comes from the Lord.
Jesus Christ is approachable. His invitation to all is, "Come unto me." John found Jesus approachable when he drew nearer to the Lord and leaned upon His breast. The fearful disciples did not hesitate to wake Jesus with their requests for protection during the storm at sea. This open access to Jesus encouraged the unclean leper to approach Him and request that he be made clean. Approachability cleared the path for those who were seeking Jesus, such as the rich young ruler, who asked, "What shall I do that I may have eternal life?"
We too can come boldly before the throne of grace, as did the thief on the cross, who realized his lost condition and cried out to Jesus, "Remember me..."
Are you thinking of her—the lady who you find approachable? Is she like Lydia who attended to those things spoken to her by Paul and was born again? Does she remind you of Appollos who, when approached by Aquilla and Priscilla, humbled himself, and allowed them to expound unto him the way of God more perfectly? Or is your relationship with her like that of Paul and Timothy? Do you each allow access into each other's life? Do you share your hopes and fears, receive encouragement and guidance, and strengthen your love for each other?
Are you approachable? Are you receptive and friendly to the overtures of another? Are you allowing others to draw nearer to you, to get to know you, and to come to you with requests for help? Let us strive to be approachable. And remember, the true source of our strength, success, and approachability comes from the Lord.
