The Closer We Get

King David once asked this question: “Lord, who may abide in Your tabernacle?” (Psalm 15:1). There are two words ancient Jews had for expressing the question “who?” One is similar to our usage. But David used another word here that asks, “What kind of person dwells close to God?”

The answer comes in a series of character traits: “He who walks uprightly, and works righteousness, and speaks the truth in his heart" (Psalm 15:2).

It’s one thing to "know the truth" (John 8:32); it’s another to "obey" it (Matthew 7:21). God delights to live on His holy hill with those who are holy — who reflect the reality of the truth they believe. He loves men and women who stay true to His word (2 Timothy 1:13; Titus 1:9).

Beloved, the closer we get to our Lord, the more like Him we will become (Gal. 2:20). Let’s walk so close to Him that nothing can ever come between us (Romans 8:35-39).

—Mike Riley, Gospel Snippets