“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you” (James 4:8, NIV, emphasis mine). To draw near is defined as to come closer, to approach, to come near, to draw close, or go up to someone. To ‘draw near,’ therefore, is an active phrase and not a passive phrase. As we actively draw close to God, the Bible tells us, “God will draw close to us.” God is seeking for true worshippers, those who will draw near to Him in spirit and truth (see John 4: 23). God, our Friend, Father, and Righteous Judge, is approachable.