Devotional: As Near as You Choose · The Bird Feeder Devotional

Devotional: As Near as You Choose

I watched the launch of Artemis II on TV as it lifted off—powerful, intentional, and set on a path toward the moon. Afterward, I went to choir practice, shifting from watching something reach into the heavens to lifting my own voice in worship. And somewhere between those two moments, something settled in my heart.

Distance and closeness are not always what they seem.

That same week, Passover and Easter aligned. Deliverance and resurrection—God rescuing His people and God redeeming His people—woven together in the same season. It reminded me that God has never been distant. From the beginning, He has been drawing near.

Yet I know there are times when I feel far from Him.

Not because He moved.

But because I did.

That spacecraft is traveling an incredible distance, yet it remains connected, guided, and on course. It doesn’t drift aimlessly—it stays aligned with its mission. And I can’t help but see the parallel in my own walk with Christ. I can be surrounded by worship, by truth, by reminders of who God is—and still allow my heart to drift if I’m not intentional.

Scripture says, “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” That means closeness with Him is not complicated—it’s chosen.

In this season, just after reflecting on the cross and celebrating the empty tomb, I don’t want to simply acknowledge what Jesus did. I want to respond to it. I want to draw closer.

Because I’m not just remembering—I’m waiting.

Waiting for His return.

And I don’t want to be spiritually distant when that day comes. I don’t want to be disconnected or drifting. I want to be near—aligned, focused, and walking closely with Him.

Just like that mission had a clear destination, I want my life to have a clear direction: toward Christ.

Today, I choose closeness.

I choose to stay connected. I choose to draw near. I choose to seek Him intentionally.

Because the truth is simple:

Jesus is as near as I choose Him to be.

Prayer

Lord,

Thank You for reminding me that You are always near. Thank You for the power of this season—of Passover and Easter—that shows me Your heart to rescue and redeem.

Forgive me for the times I’ve drifted, even when I was surrounded by opportunities to draw close to You. Help me to stay aligned with You, to stay connected, and to pursue You with intention.

As I wait for Your return, keep my heart focused. Let my life reflect a desire to be near You—not just in moments, but every day.

I choose today to draw near to You.

In Jesus’ name,

Amen.

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