Randy Clark - Intimacy with God: Cultivating a Life of Deep Friendship Through Obedience

Randy Clark has been a kind and generous friend for decades, suffering and celebrating with us in some of the most difficult mission fields on the planet. We have always appreciated his unfailing curiosity about our shared faith in a world of trials, mysteries, and miraclesbut above all we have enjoyed his childlike enthusiasm for the gospel, for which we, too, have been so glad to give our lives.

HEIDI G. BAKER, PHD, COFOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, IRIS GLOBAL

Randy shares from his years of experience and faithfulness, teaching each of us to step into deeper intimacy with Jesus in order that we may all fulfill the greatest commandment to love and to bring a display of Gods miraculous power, truly living as the disciples of Jesus. Randys childlike faith, humility, and deep understanding of Scripture will bless you as you delve into this book.

JOHN AND CAROL ARNOTT, CATCH THE FIRE

Intimacy with God is our greatest calling and the ultimate achievement in life. I pray this book ignites a flame deep within your soul to know Jesus, the lover of our souls.

MICHAEL KOULIANOS, FOUNDER, JESUS IMAGE

Its my privilege to endorse this book by my friend Randy Clark. Our ministry isnt meant to be something we do in our own power; it flows from intimacy with God. As I read this book, it encouraged me personally to trust the Lord more deeply in His leading and for His miracles.

CRAIG KEENER, F.M. AND ADA THOMPSON PROFESSOR OF BIBLICAL STUDIES, ASBURY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

This book powerfully inspires readers to seek to know God in richer and more glorious ways.

KATHERINE RUONALA, SENIOR LEADER OF GLORY CITY CHURCH, BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA; FOUNDER AND FACILITATOR, THE AUSTRALIAN PROPHETIC COUNCIL; AUTHOR, SUPERNATURAL FREEDOM

Drawn from years of theological study and witnessing incredible supernatural events around the world, Intimacy with God teaches us how friendship with God is the wellspring of all transformation, personally and globally. I encourage you to read this book with an open heart and an open mind.

REV. SAMUEL RODRIGUEZ, PRESIDENT, NATIONAL HISPANIC CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE; AUTHOR, SURVIVE TO THRIVE

I was challenged and stirred by [this books] unique revelation and stories... I highly recommend this soon to be a classic book by one of the greatest followers of Christ and modern-day revivalists that I know. Do yourself a favor and get this explosive read right away.

SEAN SMITH, AUTHOR, PROPHETIC EVANGELISM

The outpouring of the Holy Spirit is not only to restore us to intimate relationship with God but also to restore our ability to hear His voice and to give us the power to obey His Word. Intimacy should lead us beyond the prayer closet into the streets to do the miraculous for His glory!

KIM MAAS, FOUNDER, KIM MAAS MINISTRIES; INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER; AUTHOR, PROPHETIC COMMUNITY

Staying consistent with revealed scriptural truth and evidence from eyewitnesses, we are shown the pathway to enrich our own spiritual lives and help others experience the fullness of the gospel of the kingdom.

PHILL OLSON, DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT SALES AND DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL AWAKENING BOOKSTORE

Intimacy with God

2021 Randy Clark

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Epub Edition May 2021 9780785224341

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Clark, Randy, 1952- author.

Title: Intimacy with God : cultivating a life of deep friendship through obedience / Randy Clark.

Description: Nashville, Tennessee : Emanate Books, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, [2021] | Includes bibliographical references. | Summary: Randy Clark examines how Jesus and the Scriptures (focusing on the book of John) demonstrate the vital relationship between intimacy, obedience, and the miraculous as a blueprint for all believers. Dr. Clark explores how these aspects of Jesus relationship with the Father bring glory to God. Combining sound biblical teaching with keen insight, Dr. Clark invites us to go deeper by asking and studying the following questions--Provided by publisher.

Identifiers: LCCN 2021007002 (print) | LCCN 2021007003 (ebook) | ISBN 9780785224334 (paperback) | ISBN 9780785224341 (epub)

Subjects: LCSH: Bible. John--Criticism, interpretation, etc. | Spirituality--Christianity. | God (Christianity)--Worship and love. | Intimacy (Psychology)--Religious aspects--Christianity. | Friendship--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Classification: LCC BS2615.52 .C53 2021 (print) | LCC BS2615.52 (ebook) | DDC 226.5/06--dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021007002

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First, I dedicate this book to my wife and daughter who have lived a life of intimacy with Jesus. My wife, DeAnne, is such an inspiration to me. Her prayers of intercession in times of crisis are answered so frequently, so quickly, it is amazing. I tell her she is Gods pet. Our daughter, Johannah, was hearing from God when she was only three years of age and spoke words that were so important to her mother. Later, God was speaking to Johannah as a young teen before He spoke to me about moving our family halfway across America.