God doesn't want a formal, distant relationship with you - He wants the kind of close fellowship where you can walk hand in hand down the road of life. This intimate relationship isn't about perfection; it's about sanctification, the ongoing process of becoming more like Christ while staying connected to the Father. Think about what it means to walk hand in hand with someone. It requires trust, communication, and a willingness to go at the same pace. Sometimes one person needs to slow down for the other, and sometimes one needs encouragement to keep going. This is the picture of the relationship God desires with us - not a rigid religious routine, but a living, breathing friendship where we talk to Him like He's our neighbor, because He truly is. Before sin entered the world, God walked with humanity in the garden. Through Christ, that intimate fellowship is restored. We can approach God not with fear and trembling, but with confidence and joy, knowing that He delights in our company. This relationship of sanctification means we're constantly growing, constantly being shaped by His love, and constantly discovering new depths of His character. It's not about achieving some spiritual milestone and then coasting - it's about the daily choice to walk closely with the One who knows us completely and loves us unconditionally.
Bible Verse
'The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.' - John 1:14
Reflection Question
What would change in your daily routine if you truly believed God wants to walk hand in hand with you through every moment of your day?
Quote
God wants us to have a relationship of sanctification. God wants us to be able to walk hand in hand with him down the road.
Prayer
Father, thank You for desiring such an intimate relationship with me. Help me to walk closely with You today, trusting in Your guidance and enjoying Your presence in every moment. Amen.
Day 4: Walking Hand in Hand
Devotional
God doesn't want a formal, distant relationship with you - He wants the kind of close fellowship where you can walk hand in hand down the road of life. This intimate relationship isn't about perfection; it's about sanctification, the ongoing process of becoming more like Christ while staying connected to the Father. Think about what it means to walk hand in hand with someone. It requires trust, communication, and a willingness to go at the same pace. Sometimes one person needs to slow down for the other, and sometimes one needs encouragement to keep going. This is the picture of the relationship God desires with us - not a rigid religious routine, but a living, breathing friendship where we talk to Him like He's our neighbor, because He truly is. Before sin entered the world, God walked with humanity in the garden. Through Christ, that intimate fellowship is restored. We can approach God not with fear and trembling, but with confidence and joy, knowing that He delights in our company. This relationship of sanctification means we're constantly growing, constantly being shaped by His love, and constantly discovering new depths of His character. It's not about achieving some spiritual milestone and then coasting - it's about the daily choice to walk closely with the One who knows us completely and loves us unconditionally.
Bible Verse
'The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.' - John 1:14
Reflection Question
What would change in your daily routine if you truly believed God wants to walk hand in hand with you through every moment of your day?
Quote
God wants us to have a relationship of sanctification. God wants us to be able to walk hand in hand with him down the road.
Prayer
Father, thank You for desiring such an intimate relationship with me. Help me to walk closely with You today, trusting in Your guidance and enjoying Your presence in every moment. Amen.