Full Transcript for Be Intentional About Cultivating Intimacy With The Lord - Part 4

WEBVTT 00:00:04.879 --> 00:00:14.640 The subject of intimacy with God is so elastically inexhaustible that no one can claim perfect attainment of intimacy with Him. 00:00:14.880 --> 00:00:19.440 Hello listeners, you're welcome to the 11th day in November 2026. 00:00:19.760 --> 00:00:22.160 And you're listening to IFT with Alex. 00:00:22.480 --> 00:00:29.839 The inspiration for today is a fourth part of the series Be Intentional About Cultivating Intimacy with the Lord. 00:00:30.079 --> 00:00:34.719 I open scripture, Psalms 73, verse 25. 00:00:34.960 --> 00:00:39.439 Psalm 73, verse 25 says, Whom have I in heaven but thee? 00:00:39.600 --> 00:00:43.920 And there is none on earth that I desire beside thee. 00:00:44.240 --> 00:00:48.719 Heavenly Father, we are grateful for this wonderful, beautiful day that you've made. 00:00:49.119 --> 00:00:51.600 Thank you for the privilege of sleeping and waking up. 00:00:51.759 --> 00:00:56.079 We thank you for being for being part of it of this day that you've made. 00:00:56.240 --> 00:00:57.280 We are grateful. 00:00:57.439 --> 00:01:00.479 We appreciate the fact that you've sent your word to us. 00:01:01.119 --> 00:01:03.920 We ask that you bless it in our hearts with understanding. 00:01:04.079 --> 00:01:05.280 In Jesus' name. 00:01:05.519 --> 00:01:06.159 Amen. 00:01:07.840 --> 00:01:17.439 The subject of intimacy with God is so elastically inexhaustible that no one can claim perfect attainment of intimacy with Him. 00:01:17.760 --> 00:01:41.519 In Revelation chapter 4, verses 8 to 11, Apostle John said, And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him, and they were full of eyes within, and they rested not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was and is and is to come. 00:01:41.840 --> 00:02:10.560 And when these beasts give glory and honor and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth forever and ever, four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power, for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. 00:02:12.080 --> 00:02:19.120 Why do you think that the four living creatures would continually worship God without rest day and night? 00:02:19.360 --> 00:02:29.919 I believe it is because of the but ever-increasing glory of God that they behold each time the gaze at the one who sits on the throne. 00:02:30.159 --> 00:02:47.280 Now you can understand why Apostle Paul still wanted to ginoscope God more, even after being taken to the third heaven, where he saw and heard things so astounding that they cannot be expressed in words. 00:02:47.520 --> 00:02:50.159 Things no human is allowed to tell. 00:02:50.400 --> 00:03:02.159 Beloved, the point that I'm trying to make is that the more you know God, the more you discover that there's so much more of God you do not know. 00:03:02.400 --> 00:03:08.400 Hence the endless hunger and undying quest for his presence. 00:03:09.520 --> 00:03:25.680 Beloved, I desire that we all return to the place of our first love where Jesus is not just the center of everything, but the fullness of everything about us as a church and as individuals. 00:03:26.000 --> 00:03:41.280 In this light, therefore, I want us to make a deliberate and functional faith declaration of commitment to the Master as we yield all our all to Him from this day forward. 00:03:41.599 --> 00:03:50.240 If this resonates with you, then join me to make the following faith declaration of today of commitment to the Lord. 00:03:50.719 --> 00:03:59.919 Say after me, today I declare that my heart completely belongs to the Lord Jesus Christ. 00:04:01.439 --> 00:04:13.360 I declare that my deepest longing is to truly know Him, love Him, and walk closely with Him. 00:04:14.080 --> 00:04:38.240 I refuse to allow social media, family, friends, marriage, business, job, politics, pursuit of fame and recognition, and all the other distractions of this world to steal my hunger for his presence. 00:04:39.199 --> 00:04:51.680 I choose to seek him daily, trust him fully, and give him control over every part of my life. 00:04:52.319 --> 00:05:10.720 I declare that my relationship with God will no longer be based on convenience, but on strict discipline, deep love, genuine commitment, and unwavering devotion. 00:05:11.680 --> 00:05:15.120 I desire true intimacy with the Lord. 00:05:16.560 --> 00:05:24.959 Therefore, I make the pursuit of God's presence my lifelong journey. 00:05:25.680 --> 00:05:34.399 I receive grace for discipline, faithfulness, commitment, and consistency. 00:05:35.279 --> 00:05:39.839 In Jesus' name and all God's children say, Amen. 00:05:40.240 --> 00:05:41.120 Shalom. 00:05:42.160 --> 00:05:43.040 Let's pray. 00:05:43.199 --> 00:05:50.000 Dear Heavenly Father, please remove everything in me that competes with your rightful place in my heart. 00:05:50.240 --> 00:05:56.160 Help me to completely surrender every aspect of my life to you from this day forward. 00:05:56.319 --> 00:05:58.639 In Jesus' name, Amen. 00:06:00.399 --> 00:06:01.759 Thank you so much for listening. 00:06:01.839 --> 00:06:05.360 I'm sure God has blessed you with His word this morning. 00:06:05.519 --> 00:06:07.920 I'm so your host, your friend and a brother. 00:06:11.040 --> 00:06:14.639 Alex again tomorrow morning. 00:06:14.879 --> 00:06:16.879 Until then, stay blessed.