Nigh — Part 1
“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit” (Psalm 34:18).
“The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon Him,
to all that call upon Him in truth” (Psalm 145:18).
Both of the above verses were penned by David (notice the titles of these Psalms in your Bible). He was a man who valued the presence of the Lord and was thankful that He was always close at hand. Maybe you have had a sorrow in your life lately, and as a result you feel like your heart is irreparably broken. Don’t despair — there is One who is near, and will never leave you. Furthermore, He is the repairer of broken hearts. “He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds” (Psalm 147:3). All you have to do is “call upon Him” and He is there, ready and able to comfort, heal and bring blessing out of what seems tragic and hopeless. “The Lord is at hand .… Let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:5-7).
