The phone rings-Let me get that; The text dings-Let me get that; The doorbell chimes-Let me get that; The timer buzzes-Let me get that (Part 2, Irresistible Intimacy)
The phone rings-Let me get that
The text dings-Let me get that
The doorbell chimes-Let me get that
The timer buzzes-Let me get that
Distractions dominate our lives, our thinking, and especially our attempts toward intimacy— intimacy with Jesus. The single most significant avenue toward building a relationship of intimacy with Jesus is spending consistent time alone in His presence. But needling intrusions will always arise. In our hyperactive, nonstop distracted culture we need to honestly consider the challenges.
The Intrusions
Internet
We live in a wireless world and easily become addicted to what this world has to offer. Yet, our souls are wired to need intimacy with Jesus.
Instant
In our appetite for instant, we have come to expect an Amazon Prime version of Intimacy with Jesus. Instant intimacy does not exist; intentionality toward intimacy does.
Idea
Intimacy with Jesus is all about Relationship. The erroneous idea exists that this pursuit is a fixed formula or a compact set of rules. No, no. Relationship rules over the rules. And intimacy is the byproduct of time and time and time again spent in the Presence of the One who knows us the best and loves us the biggest.
The Invitation
But hallelujah! The motivation mounts when we look more closely at His Divine Invitation.
Jesus said, “I have come that they may have life and that they may have it more abundantly” (John 10:10 KJV).
“In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever” (Psalm 16:11NASB).
“This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him” (I John 4:9).
Shhhh … The Secret Sauce
Though counterintuitive and countercultural, the secret is in the decision to be still, to silence the distractions, to debunk the intrusions—don the AirPods—and spend time alone with Jesus to learn to live—really, really live. After all, “In him, we live and move and have our being” (Acts 17:28a).
Living With Eternal Intentionality®
“I want you to be without care” (1 Corinthians 7:32 NKJV).
“The Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way” (2 Thessalonians 3:16).
Which intrusion is robbing you of developing an intimate relationship with Jesus?
How do you think an intimate relationship with Jesus could change the quality of your life?
