The Path Closer To Jesus

Pastor Dustin West

What if you've been around Jesus… but not actually close to Him? You can know the language, attend church, and do all the right things-yet still feel distant. But God never designed your faith to be surface-level...

Key Takeaways

  • You can be near Jesus without actually knowing Him.
  • Closeness with God starts by hearing His voice through His Word.
  • Prayer isn’t just talking—it’s seeing and experiencing God personally.
  • What you focus on determines how close you feel to God.
  • God’s presence is what transforms you—not just knowledge 

The question isn’t: Does God want to be close to you? He already does. The real question is: Will you take a step closer?

Series: 1 John

Date: April 12, 2026

Devotion Jesus Prayer

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This series is an invitation to move beyond knowing about Jesus into truly knowing Him. Through the book of 1 John, we'll discover how real relationship with God transforms our identity, deepens our faith, and produces boldness. As we walk through practical steps of drawing closer-through His Word, prayer, and His presence, we’ll find that Jesus isn't distant… He’s personal, present, and inviting us closer than ever before.

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The Path Closer To Jesus

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