Dating Jesus – Cultivating Intimacy with the Risen King
In this episode of Bride in Waiting, host Turath D’hont dives into the beautiful journey of “dating” Jesus, inviting listeners to cultivate an intimate, personal relationship with the Risen King. Instead of seeing Jesus as a distant figure, we are encouraged to know Him as our closest friend, comforter, and beloved, filling any emptiness with His love and presence.
Key Takeaways:
- Making Time for Jesus: Prioritize undistracted time with Him, as Matthew 6:6 reminds us, allowing for a deeper, peace-filled connection.
- Worship & Gratitude: Worship shifts our focus to Jesus’ love and goodness (Psalm 100:4), helping us cultivate gratitude and joy.
- Learning Through His Word: Dive into Scripture to know Jesus’ heart more fully, as Hebrews 4:12 describes it as “alive and active.”
- Sharing Every Detail: Jesus cares about every part of our lives (1 Peter 5:7), building intimacy as we share our thoughts and worries.
- Embracing His Love: Jesus fills our hearts with a love that overcomes loneliness (Psalm 34:18).
- Letting Jesus Be Our First Love: Matthew 22:37 reminds us to center our lives on Him, finding fulfillment in His love.
This episode provides practical steps, prayers, and Scriptures to help you build a relationship with Jesus that truly satisfies.
