A beautiful way to come into the direct presence of God (part 1)

It is written,

"The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth."

It is also written,
"Do not take the LORD's name in vain."

Now connect these two verses.  And think of what you do when you here your name called.

Think of all the different names you go by, depending on the relation.

Some are titles.  Some are terms of endearment.

Dad
Mom
Bro
Sis
Baby
Sweetie
Mr. So and So
Mrs. Such and Such

Each name evokes a different feeling and response when you are called one or the other.

So it is with God.

When you call Him by His name, He answers...that is, if you are calling Him according to His REAL name.  

What if someone calls you by a name that is not yours, or by a name you don't like?  What if your name is "Michael," and you don't like being called "Mike?"  

What if your name is "Rebecca," and you don't like being called "Becky?"

Or what if you received a nickname that you LOATHED, and that you REFUSE to answer to?

When you are present, and you hear your name called, you answer.
When you are present, and you are called by a name that you despise, you refuse to answer.

So it is with God, who is everywhere....