2-Way Communication: Fan or Friend? (February 4, 2018) | Judah Thomas

[Job 33:14] For God speaks again and again, though people do not recognize it. A relationship requires _________ together and _____________________. [Luke 5:16] But Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer. God wants us to be His _____________ not His _________. Our relationship with God needs a large ______________ of ________________ time with Him. [Genesis 18:17-19 ISV] “Should I hide from Abraham what I’m about to do,” the Lord asked, [18] “since Abraham’s descendants will become a great and powerful nation, and all the nations of the earth will be blessed through him? [19] Indeed, I’ve made myself known to him in order that he may encourage his sons and his household that is born after him to keep the way of the Lord, and to do what is right and just, so that the Lord may bring about for Abraham what he has promised.” Friends don’t _____________ things from each other. [John 15:15] I no longer call you slaves, because a master doesn’t confide in his slaves. Now you are my friends, since I have told you everything the Father told me. God wants a __________________ with you more than you can imagine. [James 4:8] Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world. Knowing ______________ God can never be a substitute for ________________ God. 555 CHALLENGE 5 minutes _______________ 5 minutes _______________ _______________ 5 minutes _______________ I'll set a _________________ to set aside 15 minutes each day. [Hebrews 4:16] So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.