The Word of God is central to encountering Him. Any lasting spiritual experience must be rooted in God’s Word; encounters outside of the Word are temporary. Yet, true encounters with God strengthen our faith and deepen our relationship with Him. The Bible says, because the love of God has been shed abroad in our hearts, our hope does not suffer defeat or put us to shame (Romans 5:5). An encounter with God’s love through the Holy Spirit transforms our lives and secures our hope. That is a true encounter!
God created man primarily for fellowship with Him. Before the fall, Adam enjoyed direct communion with God. However, the devil’s strategy was to sever humanity’s relationship with God by introducing sin. As soon as man accepted sin, the divine relationship was broken.
Relationship with God is a personal choice. No believer is automatically closer to God than another—closeness to God depends on individual pursuit. Every believer has equal access to an intimate walk with Him.
Fellowship is the foundation of this relationship. Just as a marriage thrives on communication, so does our relationship with God. Without consistent fellowship, spiritual drift begins, leading to weakness and a return to old ways. A strong, intimate relationship with God requires intentional effort, just as Jesus and Moses set time apart to be alone with Him.
As believers, the more time we spend in God’s presence, the more we reflect His nature and develop confidence in His nearness. This is why fellowship is the key to spiritual growth and intimacy. A thriving relationship with God is not a mystery—it is cultivated through continuous fellowship, prayer, and meditation on His Word.
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