INTIMACY WITH GOD

Intimacy with God can begin when we understand what we give to Jesus and what Jesus gives to us in return!

Since Jesus died for us - we should live for Him.

When we make Him the Lord of our life an exchange takes place.

Jesus takes... ---- Jesus gives...

Our sin ------------- Christ's Righteousness
Wrath of God -------- Peace with God
Condemnation (Hell) - Father's House (Heaven)
Death --------------- Life
The Old Man --------- The New Man
Law ----------------- Grace
Our weakness -------- His Strength
Our Impurity -------- His purity
External morality --- Holiness of God
Self strength ------- God's Power
Hopelessness -------- Redemption
Tribulation --------- Peace
Defeat -------------- Victory
Sorrow -------------- Joy
Despair ------------- Hope
Emptiness ----------- Fullness
Evil ---------------- Goodness
Loneliness ---------- Love
Insensitivity ------- Kindness
Bitterness ---------- Forgiveness
Busyness ------------ Rest
Lack of Discipline -- Self-Control
Bondage ------------- Freedom
Darkness ------------ Light
Lies ---------------- Truth
Poverty ------------- Wealth
Insecurity ---------- Total acceptance
Carnal mind --------- Spiritual mind
Harshness ----------- Gentleness
Fear of Judgment ---- Boldness

When you begin to understand the above words of wisdom you can begin to have intimacy with God.