When in prayer you can find yourself entering into the very heart of the Lord.

 

Occasionally, I can see hanging linen and my hands pry back each curtain of beauty to go yet deeper into His heart.

 

It reminds me of the movie Narnia and the wardrobe that led from a modest room to another place entirely where adventures await and imaginations come to life.

 

Yet this life with the living Christ is very real.

 

The secret place is a sacred place. It draws a heart into it. It’s where you step into the realm of the supernatural where nothing is impossible for the Lord.

 

His presence is felt within the walking through His heart and He has hidden secrets that He is longing for you to find.

 

If I seek, I will find.

It’s just that simple.

 

Often, we pass by His door and leave treasures unfound.

 

How sad.

 

Cultivated in that space is the ability to hear His voice. You don’t learn the sound of a voice you never sit with.

 

How on earth would you recognize someone you don’t know?

 

When my phone rings and I answer I either recognize the voice of the one who called or I realize I’m speaking to a stranger.

 

You’ll begin to learn His patterns in your life. His specific ways with you. The unique language He speaks into you…

 

He becomes very familiar to you.

 

Eventually you become a friend of God. A friend who is known to you and by you. He is a friend that sticks closer than a brother. You become a friend who is known for obeying what He says. One who takes joy in His mission and in His assignments.

 

When He walks by, you’ll recognize His presence. When you see a thing with your own eyes, you’ll recognize He has grasped your gaze. When you notice a scent or sound suddenly arrive, it might well be the King of Glory coming for a sweet visit.

 

When He whispers to “go here” or “do that” you’ll listen and obey. You will be delighted to fulfill His heart desires.

 

The more time you spend with Him, the closer you get to Him. It just like an earthy relationship.

 

It takes a while for someone to become a best friend, yes? They become “your person” over time. You’ve spent enough time together that trust has been built. They know things about you that no one else does. You’ve learned to trust that they love you on your good days and also on your bad days. They’ve proven trustworthy with your heart pains and you’ve understood there is a sacred bond that is a divine gift.

 

Jesus is the bestest best friend.

He never leaves you or forsakes you.

His ear is always ready to listen.

He never breaks a promise.

His hugs are full of healing and His perfect love casts out every fear.

He knows exactly who you are and how He has gifted you.

He knows your specific role in His body and in His Kingdom.

 

What a friend we have in Jesus, indeed.

 

Do you know Him, today?

I mean really know Him?

Or do you only know of Him or about Him?

 

There is a very real difference.

 

John 15:14 – “You are My friends if you do what I command you.

 

Jas 2:20 – But are you willing to recognize, you foolish fellow, that Faith without works is useless? Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered up Isaac his son on the altar? You see that faith was working with his works, and as a result of the works, faith was perfected; and the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “AND ABRAHAM BELIEVED GOD,AND IT WAS RECKONED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS,” and he was called the friend of God.

 

Psa 25:14 – The friendship [secret counsel) of the Lord is for those who fear him, and he makes known to them his covenant.