Intimacy with Jesus – Biblical Heart

Intimacy with Jesus is not found in lofty church steeples, thunderous sermons, or the fervor of religious traditions. True intimacy with the Savior is cultivated in the quiet corners of our hearts, in the stillness of surrender, and in the personal revelations of His word. So how can we grow closer to Jesus? How can we experience this coveted intimacy? The Bible provides us with the answers to these soul-deep inquiries. Let’s dive into God’s word together, and find the path to a deeper connection.

Knocking on the Door of Your Heart (Revelation 3:20)
- “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.” In the historical context, dining with someone was a gesture of closeness, a time of fellowship and trust. This verse reveals Jesus’ longing for a personal and intimate relationship with us. Not a-hallway-greeting kind of intimacy, but a-heart’s-inner-chamber type of closeness. When we open the door of our hearts willingly to Him, we create a space for Him to unveil deeper truths about Himself; hence, fostering more intimacy.
Drawing Near to God (James 4:8)
- “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you…” This scripture extends an invitation and a promise. It guarantees that when we make efforts to move closer to God, He is faithful to move closer to us. Like friends fostering a bond through shared experiences and time spent together, the divine relationship between us and Jesus can thrive on similar grounds. Daily prayer, constant reading, and mediation of scriptures – these are ways by which we can ‘draw near’ to God, and consequently foster deeper intimacy.
Love Jesus Above All Else (Luke 14:26)
- “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his own father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, and even his own life—he cannot be my disciple.” This verse seems quite daunting at first glance, but historical context gives us a clearer understanding. The original Greek text uses the word ‘miseo’, which can be translated as ‘to love less by comparison’. So rather than promoting hate, Jesus is expressing the degree of devotion and love (read: intimacy) that’s required to follow Him. The intimacy we aim to cultivate with Jesus should be such that all other forms of human love pale in comparison to it.
Abiding in His Love (John 15:9)
- “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love.” This is a loving directive from Jesus Himself. Abiding speaks of remaining, enduring, and lasting; it’s not a transient feeling but an enduring state of being where we breathe in His love, and live in the reality of His warm embrace. It is here, immersed in His love, that we experience the true essence of intimacy with Him.

In conclusion, I want to encourage you to not be complacent with a superficial relationship with Jesus. Let’s be persistent in seeking, ready to surrender, and abide in His ever-encompassing love. Intimacy with our Savior is a continuous journey rather than a destination. As we navigate this life, let’s keep seeking a deeper communion, one scripture at a time, one prayerful whisper at a time, so that our lives will be a testament to the depth of our intimacy with Him.

Knocking on the Door of Your Heart (Revelation 3:20)
- “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.” In the historical context, dining with someone was a gesture of closeness, a time of fellowship and trust. This verse reveals Jesus’ longing for a personal and intimate relationship with us. Not a-hallway-greeting kind of intimacy, but a-heart’s-inner-chamber type of closeness. When we open the door of our hearts willingly to Him, we create a space for Him to unveil deeper truths about Himself; hence, fostering more intimacy.
Drawing Near to God (James 4:8)
- “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you…” This scripture extends an invitation and a promise. It guarantees that when we make efforts to move closer to God, He is faithful to move closer to us. Like friends fostering a bond through shared experiences and time spent together, the divine relationship between us and Jesus can thrive on similar grounds. Daily prayer, constant reading, and mediation of scriptures – these are ways by which we can ‘draw near’ to God, and consequently foster deeper intimacy.
Love Jesus Above All Else (Luke 14:26)
- “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his own father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, and even his own life—he cannot be my disciple.” This verse seems quite daunting at first glance, but historical context gives us a clearer understanding. The original Greek text uses the word ‘miseo’, which can be translated as ‘to love less by comparison’. So rather than promoting hate, Jesus is expressing the degree of devotion and love (read: intimacy) that’s required to follow Him. The intimacy we aim to cultivate with Jesus should be such that all other forms of human love pale in comparison to it.
Abiding in His Love (John 15:9)
- “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love.” This is a loving directive from Jesus Himself. Abiding speaks of remaining, enduring, and lasting; it’s not a transient feeling but an enduring state of being where we breathe in His love, and live in the reality of His warm embrace. It is here, immersed in His love, that we experience the true essence of intimacy with Him.