HOW CLOSE? “JUST A CLOSER WALK…”

at July 6, 2025

Arthur W. Pink, an English theologian and writer, in one of his letters on 06 July 1941 expresses something, that should inspire us to walk closely with God, our Redeemer, all the days of our lives.
– “It is those who walk the closest with God who are most conscious of their sins.” – A. W. Pink

The Bible declares that, “…For there is no difference; 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,” – Romans 3:22b-23. Unless there is a deep and clear understanding of our actual status, and our lostness, we cannot truly be a Christian. The more clearer and deeper we grasp our sinfulness, and the deception, sin weaves over our knowledge, and our understanding of our sin, we cannot truly appreciate the offer of grace, that is made by the LORD Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Hence, what A. W. Pink says is very significant, and valuable, for our understanding and growth, as a Christian.

It is good in this context to remember the beautiful English hymn, “Just A Closer Walk With Thee.” The refrain so eloquently sums it all up for us.
– “Just a closer walk with Thee, Grant it, Jesus, is my plea, Daily walking close to Thee, Let it be, dear Lord, let it be.”

“Just a closer walk with Thee” that Pink writes about, and the English hymn, that sets to melody, is both, A PRAYER and A PLEA giving an insight into the human heart, and the desire of the authors to be with God. When understood and applied, the blessing of walking closely with God, it transforms us, and empowers us to live a different kind of life. He who knows this, the key to a life of fruitfulness and blessing, will always desire to be in God’s presence, and to walk closely with God, and in all His ways.

What about us, and our deepest desire in life? Let us never ever forget what Pink says, – “It is those who walk the closest with God who are most conscious of their sins.” Even so, the LORD help us, to walk closely with our LORD.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

Divided aims tend to distraction, weakness, disappointment. The man of one book is eminent, the man of one pursuit is successful. Let all our affection be bound up in one affection, and that affection set upon heavenly things.

– – Charles Spurgeon