An Intimate Relationship with God
Text: Revelation 3:20
Introduction
From the very beginning of human history, God has shown His deep desire to have an intimate relationship with mankind. In Eden, He walked with Adam and Eve in the cool of the day, seeking communion with them. Throughout Scripture, we see this same truth repeated: God calls, God seeks, God invites His people to draw near to Him.
The surprising reality is this: it is not man who first seeks after God. It is God who takes the initiative. He is the One knocking at the door of our hearts, longing to enter into fellowship with us.
Today, we will see that God is still concerned about our relationship with Him. He invites us to walk closely with Him as children walk with their loving Father.
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I. GOD DESIRES AN INTIMATE RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH PERSON
1. The Example of Enoch (Genesis 5:24).
◦ He walked with God.
◦ He lived for God.
◦ He was taken by God and did not see death.
◦ Lesson: Those who walk closely with the Lord experience His reward and blessing.
2. Man turns away, but God calls (Deuteronomy 4:29).
◦ Even when Israel was scattered because of disobedience, God promised they would find Him if they sought Him with all their heart.
◦ God has never stopped desiring communion with His people.
3. If we seek Him, He will be found (1 Chronicles 28:9; 2 Chronicles 15:4; Psalm 34:4).
◦ The Lord is not far from us.
◦ He reveals Himself to those who seek Him sincerely.
◦ He delivers us from fear when we call on Him.
4. God calls us to return (Isaiah 1:18).
◦ “Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord.”
◦ God wants us to deal with our sin and our broken condition.
◦ He desires reconciliation and cleansing.
II. GOD CALLS US TO PERSONAL AND LIVING FELLOWSHIP
1. Jesus invites all to come (Matthew 11:28).
◦ “Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
◦ Fellowship with Christ brings true rest to the soul.
2. The lament of Jesus over Jerusalem (Matthew 23:37).
◦ Like a hen gathering her chicks under her wings, Christ longed to gather His people.
◦ God desires to protect us, but often man refuses His love.
3. Jesus knocks at the door of our heart (Revelation 3:20).
◦ It is Christ who takes the initiative.
◦ He desires to enter, to dine, to fellowship with us.
◦ Yet, many keep the door closed through indifference or pride.
4. The love of God demonstrated in Christ (John 3:16; 2 Peter 3:9).
◦ God so loved the world that He gave His Son for our salvation.
◦ Christ delays His return because He is still seeking the lost.
◦ He does not want anyone to perish but desires all to repent.
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Conclusion
Beloved, God is deeply interested in your spiritual life. His love is relentless—He seeks you, He calls you, He longs for communion with you.
But the final decision rests with us. Will we open the door to Christ? Will we walk daily in fellowship with Him?
If we reject His invitation, one day the opportunity will be gone, and the consequences will be eternal.
