Chapter 2

Last night, I wrote about Chapter 1 of our book. Today, I'll catch up to the Bible study by talking about Chapter 2.

Chapter 2 - Made for Intimacy

In this chapter, Nancy talks about the need in each of us to fellowship with God. She says "In the Scriptures, we encounter a God who moves toward us, who seeks to draw us to himself, who knows us intimately and passionately, and who invites us to know him in the same way". Doesn't this just sound so good to you? I can't tell you how much I long to love God intimately and passionately! And to feel his love for me! I long to be admired and cherished by my Creator!

I have to confess that lately I have not been feeling any of that. I haven't had good time with God for a few weeks, and I'm really suffering for it. I've been more sad, angry, depressed, anxious...basically I've been feeling every negative emotion there is! And I know its because I haven't spent time with my Father. God forgive me! I know I need it!

Our discussion on chapter 2 mainly focused on the section of the chapter regarding Martha and Mary. The book contrasts the love Mary had for Jesus, with Martha's desire to get things done. She chose to be busy instead of spending time with the Lover of her soul, and she suffered for it. She became anxious and angry, kind of like I'm feeling now.

But Jesus tells her "It's ok...your company means more to me than your cooking. You are more important to me than anything you can do for me".

Like Nancy says, "There is only one place where that angry, reactive, overwhelmed self can be transformed - the same place that Mary chose - the feet of Jesus".

Will you choose with me to sit at the feet of Jesus today?

Questions to Consider
1. Who do you know that has an intimate, growing relationship with God? How did they get that relationship?

2. If people were to look at your life, what would they say is important to you?