2. I.God’s Number One Priority

4. A.Carriers of God’s Presence B.Doing Vs. Being

5. Philippians 3:10 (AMP) [For my determined purpose is] that I may know Him [that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding the wonders of His Person more strongly and more clearly],

6. Philippians 3:10 (AMP) and that I may in that same way come to know the power outflowing from His resurrection [which it exerts over believers], and that I may so share His sufferings as to be continually transformed [in spirit into His likeness even] to His death, [in the hope]

7. II.The Benefits of Really Knowing God A.A Foundation to Spiritual Maturity B.To Experience the Fruit of the Spirit C.How We Hear His Voice

8. Daniel 11:32-33 (NASB) “By smooth words he will turn to godlessness those who act wickedly toward the covenant, but the people who know their God will display strength and take action. 33 “Those who have insight among the people will give understanding to the many…

9. III.Cultivating The Presence of God A.Be Filled with the Holy Spirit

10. Acts 2:38-39 (NIV) Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off— for all whom the Lord our God will call.”

11. III.Cultivating The Presence of God A.Be Filled with the Holy Spirit B.Stay Hungry

12. Colossians 1:9-12 (NIV) For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding.

13. Colossians 1:9-12 (NIV) 10 And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, 11 being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might

14. Colossians 1:9-12 (NIV) so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light.

15. III.Cultivating The Presence of God A.Be Filled with the Holy Spirit B.Stay Hungry C.Take the Time D.Be Consistent E.Obstacles 1)Spiritual Warfare 2)Resisting the Pharisee in us

16. Cultivating a deep and intimate relationship with God is the foundation for all healthy spirituality, and determines the spiritual impact you will make for eternity.