Intimacy with Him

I am Immanuel—God with you. Your pursuit of Me is actually a response to My ardent pursuit of you. You don’t have to batter down doors between us. Rather, as you open the door of your heart to Me, you find Me gloriously present — having already thrown open My door to you!

My death on the cross for your sins was sufficient to open up My door to you permanently. Ever since you trusted Me as Savior, your standing with Me has been eternally secure. So you need not fear that on a day when your performance is below par I might shut the door in your face. With My help, you can break out of that narrow enclosure of performance anxiety. I designed you to flourish in the wide-open spaces of My grace and glory, where you are free to celebrate My Presence exuberantly. Stand tall and shout praises to Me, remembering you are royalty in My kingdom of never-ending Life.

I want you to realize how utterly safe you are — in My perfect, persistent Love. You understand that the strength of your love is insufficient to keep you connected with Me. You know you cannot rely on your own faithfulness. That’s why you must depend on My unfailing provision. Love and faithfulness meet together in Me; moreover, through the sacrifice of My blood, righteousness, and peace kiss each other.

(From Jesus Lives by Sarah Young)

Taken from Jesus Calling Devotional Bible