It feels good to have your efforts acknowledged. And there’s certainly nothing wrong with getting some encouragement and affirmation from time to time! But Pastor Mike Fabarez warns us about the danger that comes with the praise of others. If we’re not careful, it can throw us off track!
You can know something about a person, their biography, greatest achievements, famous sayings...but still be a stranger to them. Real relationships require something more. Presence. Pursuit. A genuine willingness to close the distance.
If you want to pursue a deeper relationship with God, be sure to request the book The Pursuit of God by A. W. Tozer.