God's Intimacy

Psalm 139: 1-2, 3b and 13

Intimacy:

Webster’s defines this word as most private or personal, very close or familiar, deep and thorough.

My definition of this word is a deep closeness and openness; not afraid to express yourself, a complete understanding or knowledge of someone,

uninhibited.

`Vs. 1`

O Lord, you have searched me and you know me.

`Vs. 2`

You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.

`Vs. 3b`

You are familiar with all my ways.

`Vs. 13`

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.

[When we look at the word intimacy we must look at prayer.]

The word “prayer” is the Greek word prosefhi. This is a compound Greek word that is made up of the words “pros” and “efhi”. The word “pros” is a prefix meaning face-to-face. The Gospel of John uses the word “pros” when it declares “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God…” John 1:1 The word “with” is translated from the Greek word “pros”. The meaning conveyed by this word is one of intimacy. The Holy Spirit is telling us that the Father and the Son had an intimate, face-to-face relationship. The second word “efhi” means a wish, a desire or a vow. This word was used to show a person who has made a vow to God in exchange for something good to come in his life. One would vow to give up something to God in exchange for their desire or wish.

The word “prosefhi” reveals to us two significant concepts about prayer. It tells us that prayer is the vehicle that transports us face-to-face with God in a personal relationship. Also, the idea of sacrifice is associated with prayer. It shows us a state of sacrifice and consecration in prayer when our lives are guided entirely by God because the word “prosefhi,” or prayer, has to do with a complete surrender, sacrifice, and consecration.

*Moses is a great example of someone who knew God intimately.

He knew Him face to face.*

[The Path to Intimacy with God]

1. Must have a relationship with Jesus as Savior and Lord-

John 14:6- Jesus answered, “I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

2. You must spend quality time with God in prayer and be open and honest with Him; talk to Him about EVERYTHING-

Psalm 66:19-20- but God has surely listened and heard my voice in prayer. Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld His love from me!

Psalm 62:8- Trust in Him at all times; O people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge.

3. You must know God’s unfailing love for you-

Revelation 1:5b- to Him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by His blood.

4. You must learn to surrender to Him and grow to have absolute trust and reliance in Him-

John 6:37b- and whoever comes to me I will never drive away

Proverbs 3:5-6- Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding.

In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths.

What happens when you experience true intimacy with God?

You will fall in love with Him, you will have a yearning and longing to spend time in His presence, your life will never be the same and you will want others to experience this intimacy with Him too.