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My Journey Of Intimacy Series
Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 5, 2018 (message contributor)
Summary: We cannot settle for a dry shallow view of Christianity in our life and just know of God we must be willing to go deeper into a relationship with God to actually know God intimately. This is the essence of the type of Christianity Jesus emphasized in His
j. Ephesians 1:15-23(NIV): 15 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints,16 I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.18 I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,19 and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, 20 which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, 21 far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. 22 And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, 23 which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.
k. Wow God wants to connect with us personally and intimately! If we choose to do this we get these many benefits!
i. Share the Francis Chan Story of intimacy – is it walking away from a mega church you started to get closer to God.
Conclusion:
What do we need to know from this message?
Answer: Creating Intimacy times with God requires us to draw near to God not try telling him to fit in our too busy schedule or even follow us around all day and when we get a moment we will give him some attention.
Why do we need to know this?
Answer: We are either developing a relationship with God that is based on what He can do for us or we are creating a relationship with God based on who He is to our hearts.
What do they need to do?
Answer: We need to draw near to God each day in different ways and especially in times of trial and tribulation.
Why do they need to do this?
Answer: When we do this we will experience deeper intimacy with God, we will enjoy His presence more – hear His voice clearer and we will make sure nothing robs us of this special time with the Lord.
Altar time before Communion:
Communion invitation after this video: Play - Draw Near to God – Jeremy Riddle from the Loft Sessions – listen o the words and focus you heart and mind on the Lord – talk to Him – draw near to Him – do a heart search.
James 4:8 (NIV) “Come near to God and he will come near to you....”
