Thoughts I Stole on Intimacy

It was maybe about 2 years ago when I heard this talk on Hebrews 3 given by one of our national directors here in Italy. It struck me then pretty deep where I was at in my job and spiritually and to this day I go back to it over and over again. 

What is intimacy?

It's a closeness with transparency. What we are looking for is rest and intimacy.  Playing it safe never leads to intimacy or rest.

When difficulties arise one of two things happens:

 1. It pushes you closer to God

2. It pushes you further away from God and you run for safety

Difficulties that push us from God lead to unbelief which leads to a hard heart. 

In Hebrews 3 we are given two commands:

1. consider Jesus, contemplate Him

2. collectively see to it that you don't let anyone in your community fall away

Where is the rest I seek?  psalm 95,   Jesus provides that rest.

Unbelief?  Ex. 17: 1-7 Pay attention to quarreling in your own heart,etc. this can be a sign of unbelief

In Exodus 17 the people ask    1. Is God present?      2. Is God good?

This is always our root issue of faith. Do we believe God is present and good?

Hebrews:

Ch 4: 14-16 Where's the grace?

return to the throne of Grace for it is always open. Run to Christ in prayer for here you will find rest. Hold fast to our confession because of Christ's death and resurrection.