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--AN INVITATION TO INTIMACY WITH OUR CREATOR~~ ---(Please Read: Genesis 12:1-8)~ --GOD, THE CREATOR OF THE UNIVERSE, CHOOSES US. And when He does, His purpose is not simply to save us from eternity in Hell. His love goes beyond that. He wants an intimate relationship with each one of us. Building this intimacy requires..... **COMMITMENT. = God pledged that He would make Abraham into a great nation. He asked the future patriarch to demonstrate his allegiance by obeying the command to leave home for an unknown land. The Lord's commitment to us is clear. He rescued us from sin through His Son Jesus, sent the Holy Spirit to live within us, and promised us eternal life. Our pledge is obedience in both inner attitude and outward actions. **CLEAR COMMUNICATION. To develop an intimate bond, two people will express deep thoughts and feelings, and they'll also listen carefully to one another's words. God speaks to us through Scripture about Himself and His plans, and He also stands ready to listen (Psalm 10:17). The time we spend praying and meditating on His Word reveals our commitment to communication, which includes listening, speaking, and understanding. **OPENNESS. God speaks honestly about who we are, the condition of the world, and the only solution: Jesus Christ. He willingly tells us the difficult truths about ourselves but also encourages and affirms us in our efforts to follow Him. Our part consists of being honest with Him. -Salvation is only the first step of life in Christ (John 3:16). Have you accepted the invitation to intimacy with God? He is available 24/7's. "Call on the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved." 'Beautiful One, ..... You opened my eyes to the wonders of Your love.' ! ~~/ BEAUTIFUL ONE / Jeremy Camp~~< https://youtu.be/DAPHq-q1vgQ> ---------
Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." [John 14:6]
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