"IN CHRIST JESUS YE ARE MADE NIGH BY THE BLOOD OF CHRIST." Then we which in time past were not a people are now the people of God, all because Jesus took our nature and became one with us: thus He is near unto us. He gives us His Holy Spirit, brings us into union with Himself to keep us near to Him. This is our highest honour, an unfailing source of security, happiness and peace. We are near to Him in point of relation, being His children; we are near to Him in point of affection, being loved with an everlasting love; we are near to Him in point of union, being members of His body, of His flesh, and of His bones; we are near to Him in point of fellowship, walking with Him as a man walketh with his friend; we are near to Him in point of attention, being the objects of His daily, hourly, tender care; we shall soon be near to Him in point of locality, when our mansion is prepared, for we shall depart to be with Christ, which is far better. We are near to Him though poor, when deeply tried; if ever nearer one time than another, we shall be nearest to Him in death. Because we are near unto Him, He sympathises with us in all our sorrows; assists us in all our trials; protects us in all our dangers; holds converse with us in all our lonely hours; provides for us in all seasons of necessity; and finally admits us to glory. For daily blessing, keep me near to Him!

For Meditation:
Lord Jesus keep me near to Thee
As friend and child and heir;
How pleasant is that company
When sealed by faith and prayer!