The Scriptures say that God has spoken to man in many ways throughout history. He has spoken through angels, visions, dreams, nature, creation, and, supremely, through His Son, Jesus Christ. All of this is recorded in the Bible. How did the Bible come into existence? “Holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit” (2 Pet. 1:21). The result is that the Bible gives us words from God. Thus, we have the potential for knowing God because God has spoken. Yet we know there are many people who do not have a relationship with God because they have either not listened this self-revelation or they have responded negatively and walked away to live alone. Thus, they have no relationship and no fellowship with God. There is no intimacy with the Creator God.
On the other hand, for those who have accepted Christ as their personal Saviour have intimacy with God. All Christians have the same connection with God through Christ. The vehicle for gaining intimacy with God as a Christian is regular communication with God. We are to listen to God as He speaks to us through His Word, and we are to respond to God with our honest thoughts, feelings, and decisions. When God speaks, we listen to Him. When we speak, God listens to us. Through this process over a period of time, an individual can have growing intimacy with the God of the universe. There is nothing in life more important than a relationship with God; it enhances all of life both here and the hereafter.
Everyday talk with God and walk with God and your intimacy with our Lord will develop and grow. Learn to trust God and live in victory and freedom from bondage and doubt. People around you will see the difference and long to know the Saviour.
