Infinite But Intimate

And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. John 17:3 

The true God is truly infinite, meaning He is totally outside of our world. Only He has no source, no beginning, and no end. God needs nothing, depends on nothing, and owes nothing. The concept of time is totally foreign to Him. He is “holy, holy, holy” — perfect in every way. Simply put, God is God, and we are not. 

For some people, they cannot grasp the idea that this infinite God truly wants a relationship with them. Their lives have been filled with so much sin, how can a holy God even consider them? Psalm 8:4 But the Bible tells us, "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8 None of us are deserving of His love and care. He loves us because we are His creation. 

Others have understood God's love for them and received His forgiveness, but they struggle with the fact that God is interested in their daily lives. After all, why would the God that controls the universe care about my job, my finances, my family? It's because He loves us as individuals and not just as a mass of people.  Abraham was called "the friend of God." Isaiah 41:8. Jesus called His disciples friends. 

And God wants to be YOUR friend. He desires a personal relationship with each of us no matter our race, social standing, or financial status. So, why don't you talk with your "friend" today and seek His direction for your life? 

Trust in the Lord with all your heart;

    do not depend on your own understanding.

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Seek his will in all you do,

    and he will show you which path to take.

Proverbs 3:5-6

A Naked Marriage

  Adam and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame. Genesis 2:25

It is interesting that when God created Adam and Eve, He create them naked and without any shame related to it. The word “naked” in Genesis 2:25 means “to be exposed.” God created marriage to be a place you could totally expose yourself to each other – mentally, emotionally, spiritually, sexually, and physically – without shame.

This is what makes intimacy on every level possible in marriage. When you are truly “naked” without shame in marriage, you can share your lives with each other. You can talk about anything without fear. Adam and Eve were created naked without shame until sin entered into the relationship. Once they sinned, they could no longer trust each other. Paradise was lost and they now feared intimacy with God and each other and covered themselves with fig leaves. Genesis 3:7

The good news is that Paradise can be restored when couples take responsibility for their actions and apologize for any damaging behavior. There must be openness in our relationship. Nothing destroys intimacy more than secrets. Don't take your relationship for granted. Keep the lines of communication open. When you make a mistake, apologize quickly. This is the only way to create a “naked” marriage the way God intended.