When I looked at my relationship with Jesus and the intimacy I shared with him, I wanted to write a book on how I ensured that intimacy. And I came up with the 7 keys to intimacy that were fundamental to my life. I hope you enjoy this summary.
KEY 1 Obedience
One of the most powerful and helpful ways to draw closer to Jesus is to develop a posture of obedience. This not only includes obeying the commandments of Jesus, of which there are fifty, but it also includes obeying the instructions of the Holy Spirit. The more you obey Jesus and the Holy Spirit, the sweeter your fellowship will be.
KEY 2 Prayer
It makes a lot of sense to talk to Jesus in prayer. However, what is most beneficial, and something that will allow you to become intimate more quickly, is that you develop the ability to have a two-way prayer with Jesus where he answers you. You can look for books that teach you this.
KEY 3 Ask questions
When you develop the ability to have a two-way prayer, one of the most important keys to personal intimacy is having the courage to ask Jesus hundreds and thousands of questions. Just like you ask a potential boyfriend or girlfriend a lot of questions at the beginning of a relationship, your relationship with Jesus will grow faster the more questions you ask.
KEY 4 Correct Theology
If you have a theology that makes you believe that God is an angry God who is demanding and harsh, you will need to change your theology by reading the right books. If, on the other hand, you believe that God is happy with you no matter what sins you commit and that you never need to repent, this too must change to become more intimate with Jesus.
KEY 5 Being Set Apart
Jesus does not want to share with you your lust for the world. The more you let go of the things of the world you live in, the closer you will be to Jesus. Jesus hates idolatry.
KEY 6 Word of God
The more you meditate on God’s Word and apply it to your life, the closer you will be to Jesus.
KEY 7 Friendships
Psalm 1:1-3 shows us what you need to do to have a great relationship with God. One of the requirements is that we only surround ourselves with upright and just people. It’s better to have no friends than to have friends bring you down.
I hope this article encourages you and you can apply these 7 keys to Intimacy with Jesus. I wish you the best on your journey with Jesus.