Drawing Near: Daily Readings for a Deeper Faith

by John F. MacArthur Jr.

"Like newborn babes, long for the pure milk of the word, that by it you may grow in respect to salvation." 1 Peter 2:2 It's a fact of our health declines if we don't nourish our bodies every day with food and water. That's true physically. It's true spiritually as well. If we neglect to regularly feed our souls on the Holy Scriptures, our faith becomes weak and we start to lose touch with our Savior. Growth is stifled... if it happens at all. Drawing Near , used daily in combination with God's Holy Word, can not only help bring you closer to God but also keep you from spiritual stagnation. This book will guide you in a growing relationship with Him. As Pastor MacArthur says in his "Our entertainment-conscious, quick-fix, fast-food society does everything it can to divert us from setting aside time to study God's Word. As you well know from your own efforts, Bible study is not often entertaining―it's hard work. It takes discipline to set aside time each day to reap the benefits such study has to offer. If you reach an impasse when it's time to sit down, open your Bible, and try to decide what to do, you're not alone. Without some plan to follow, it's easy to become frustrated and eventually give up after only one or two days. That's where this book comes in." If you desire greater understanding of the precious Word of God, if you want a daily guide to draw you closer to the Lord, this outstanding collections of 365 devotional readings by one of America's most respected and trusted Bible teachers is for you!

Genres: Devotional, Christian, Nonfiction, Christianity, Theology, Faith, Christian Living

400 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1993

About the author

John F. MacArthur, Jr. was a United States Calvinistic evangelical writer and minister, noted for his radio program entitled Grace to You and as the editor of the Gold Medallion Book Award-winning MacArthur Study Bible. MacArthur was a fifth-generation pastor, a popular author and conference speaker, and served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California beginning in 1969, as well as President of The Master’s College (and the related Master’s Seminary) in Santa Clarita, California.

Reviews

[Stanley Turner · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent devotional book from John MacArthur. The use of scripture and suggestions for prayer, future study along with MacArthur’s commentary make this a very good devotional book for everyone. Highly recommended…SLT

[Paula J · Rating 5 out of 5]

MacArthur Devotional

This daily reading is one in a series. As I have read many of MacArthur’s works like this, it is excellent for daily study. Strength for Today is probably my favorite, so I will return to that for 2025. However, each of these is well organized, clear, and concise. There is a focus for each month that is unpacked with precision each day. I highly recommend this or one in the series!

[Emily Hunt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book with easy to read, daily devotions and corresponding Scripture. Definitely took me longer than a year to read, but worth the time.

[Beth Snider · Rating 5 out of 5]

Accomplishes the goal...helps to draw nearer to our blessed Lord! Perfect way to start every morning!

[Danielle Hardy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have loved starting my day reading John MacArthur. This was an enlightening devotional reading with a great expounding of scripture and an opportunity to look up further verses.

[Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best devotionals you can get. I highly recommend it. This is my favorite devotional of all, and I've read many. He helps you understand scripture, grow in your faith, and best of all, grow closer to the Lord.

[Eric · Rating 2 out of 5]

A okay devotion I like Pipers better but not bad.

[Johnny Kristensen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dejlig andagtsbog som klart kan anbefales

[Rod Innis · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great daily devotional book - a page for each day of the year.

[Madeline Hoherd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent daily devotional. My husband and I read it together and that leads to some good discussions. I've used it as the basis for Bible lessons.

[Debra Hofland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every daily devotion page is part of a year-long mini-theology course!! MacArthur broadens the reader's vocabulary & Bible knowledge by regularly defining key words in the Bible text.

[Geoff · Rating 5 out of 5]

love this book, very enjoyable