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*You can never come to know God **deeply* *with **SHALLOW CONVERSATION* or even by your prayer requests.
*Intimacy* with Him *requires* much *time* *spent alone* with Him.
*The deepest working of the Holy Spirit* *comes* *during* the *time spent alone* *in His presence*.
*When we set time aside* *for fellowship with God* *we’re entering into the richest experience* of the *Christian* *life*.
*You were created for fellowship*, fellowship with God.
This is the *only thing* that will *satisfy* the *desires of man*.
*I.*
*Every person has a void* on the inside of them *that only* a *relationship with God can fulfill*.
*A.*
*The* *World is always searching* to find this fulfillment.
*1.*
*Many turn* to *drinking* to satisfy this void, some turn to *drugs*, some turn to a *wild life style*, some *gambling*, *cars*, *houses* others *money or power*.
*b.*
The *only way* for them to *find* that *fulfillment* *is in God* through the Lord *Jesus* Christ.
*B.*
But even *Christians **can have a void*.
*1.*
They *may **know who God is*.
They *know Jesus as Lord and Savior*.
*2.* *But* they *still feel* a *void* on the inside of them.
*a.*
*Maybe you feel* *that void* on the inside, you *might be thinking, **“That this all there is to life*, *is this all there is to the Christian life.”*
Maybe you *feel* an *emptiness on in **inside*.
*b.*
That *emptiness and void* is *only* going to be *filled* by an *intimate relationship with God*.
*c.* *We* were *created to fellowship* with God.
*(1st Corinthians 1:9) *Says, *“God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.”*
*i.* (*1JO 1:3*) Says, *“Truly our fellowship {is} with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.”*
*3.* *That fellowship with God* is going to be *much better **and* much *deeper* *when you are set apart **from* all the *things* that *clutter* your *mind*.
*a.*
*MATT 6:6**.*
*i.*
*It may sometimes feel* as though *you must drag yourself* *into* the *presence* of God.
*ii.* *Even when* you are physically *alone*, *your mind can be racing* in many directions.
*b.*
*When* you *set time aside* to be *alone with the Lord*, it’s *easy to waste* that *time* with God by *letting* your *mind wander*.
*i.*
*Jesus said* to *enter* your *closet* (or chamber) and *shut the door*.
*ii.*
We need to *shut the door of our mind* *to all the distractions* that would draw our attention *and* *bring your mind under control.*
*C.*
*You’ll find that **worship* *is one of the greatest ways* *of being receptive to God*.
*1.* *Just begin to worship Him*.
*a.* *When you FIRST enter into your prayer closet* *SING A SONG OF PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING *to the Lord, *IN ENGLISH OR IN THE SPIRIT*.
*1st CORINTHIANS 14:14-17** EPHESIANS 5:18-19*.
*b.
Then enter into the holiest of Holies by singing a* *worshipful song* (even if it’s a *song* you *made up*); *speak *to Him *of your love and adoration*, or begin to sing in the spirit.
*b.*
*Soon you’ll find* all those *things* *that were cluttering your mind* *taking their rightful place*—*outside the door* of your inner chamber.
*2.*
*This is not the time for requests*, but *rather to* simply *enter into His presence*, *enjoying His fellowship*, and to *listen for His leadings*.
*But* *it’s also a time of assurance*.
You have a *knowing* that *God is near*.
*a.*
It is *in these times of closeness* to God that *you have* the *greatest understanding* *of His willingness* *to be involved* in *your life*.
*b*.
*And it’s in these times* that *you’ll gain a strength*, *a new confidence*, *an establishing of your emotions*, *and* *a deepening of your appreciation* *for all that He is*.
*i.*
*You’ll find* that *you can trust Him **like never before*, *because you’ll know Him like never before*.
*II.*
*JER 17:7–8* This is a *great description* *of one who has learned* to put His *trust in God*.
(*True trust* only *comes from fellowship*).
*A.*
Your *time* *in your inner chamber **causes your roots to reach deep* into God.
*1.* *Deep roots **make strong, **healthy trees*.
*a.*
*Most trees* have as *much under* the *ground* in root systems *as* they do *above the ground* *in* *branches and leaves*.
*b.*
The *ROOT represents* your *PRIVATE LIFE WITH GOD*.
*i.*
The *LEAVES *are the *PUBLIC LIFE *that *others see*.
*ii.*
*When* a *life of **private fellowship is developed* *it will be evident* *as you minister* *and* *deal with people* *publicly*.
*But* *it will also become evident* *by* the *level of joy* that is *in your life*.
*c.*
*Many Christians* *spend* the *majority* *of their time with God* *in public* settings—either *church*, *Bible studies*, *Prayer meetings*.
*i.*
*You need at least **as much beneath the surface **as you have **above the surface*.
*2.*
*Deep roots **create** stability and confidence **when the **storms come*.
(In Michigan)…
*a.* *When you have* that *stability* there is a *peace* that *goes along **with it* *because* you *tapped into* the *source of strength*.
*i.*
*When everything* *in* the *Christian experience* *is above ground*, *there is very little stability*.
*ii.*
*And because of that* *they lack confidence* in God and they’re so *easily* *tossed back and forth*.
*3.*
It’s *in the quiet times* *in His presence*, *worshiping*, *waiting*, *praising*, *and* *listening* that *you enter the highest level of prayer*.
*a.*
*These are the times* that *God will speak to you* *where you can hear Him*, *and* *He will show you His wisdom* *and His **will*.
*b.*
(*PSA 81:13–16* Says from the *NIV*), *“If my people would but listen to me, if Israel would follow my ways* *(Moffatt’s*- *live my life**)*, *how quickly would I subdue their enemies and turn my hand against their foes!
Those who hate the Lord would cringe before him, and their punishment would last forever.
But you would be fed with the finest of wheat; with honey from the rock I would satisfy you**.”*
*i.*
*God clearly states* *what His people will experience **if they listen*!
(Listening comes from fellowship).
*ii.*
Their *enemies* would be *subdued*, and *God* would *supply* them with the *finest in life*.
*iii.*
*God offers* *His wisdom **and* His *direction* in our lives, *but* *it only comes by listening*.
And *we hear* the *best* when we’re *in His presence*.
*B.*
In the N. T. we find *many references* *where Jesus spent time alone to hear **from His Father*.
*1.* *Jesus* was *always looking to His father for guidance, **direction, and **fellowship*.
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