You know, when I use the word intimacy, intimacy, because of our twisted culture and because

of perverted culture, most people immediately think of sexual intimacy.

But intimacy is far, far, far deeper and far greater.

Because as you know, and I know, there are people involved in sexual activities, but they have no intimacy.

But that's not the topic I'll talk about today, and maybe one day I'll address it.

Intimacy in its profound meaning is when one person connecting with another person on an emotional level,

on an intellectual level, on mutual interest. Intimacy is the connection of spirit to spirit.

It's the connection of soul to soul. It's a connection of heart to heart. It's a connection

between two individuals who love Jesus and love one another.

That is why the lack of pure intimacy is the cause of all kind of trouble in our culture today.

It's the cause of breakup of marriage. It's a cause of Christian burnout. It is often the cause of feeling

of alienation. It's the reason for lack of commitment that we see all around us today.

I always get to the bottom line. So let me get to the bottom line.

In our fallen, hard, harsh, selfish culture, intimacy has become a lost art. It's very sad,

but it's true. But there's more. Because intimacy is a process. It's not something you cook in the microwave. It's a process. It takes time to develop intimacy.

Intimacy cannot happen overnight. Intimacy requires investment of time. And because of that, very few

people comprehend, let alone develop intimacy. Why is true intimacy so rare in our time?

Because in the final analysis, while intimacy requires time, investment of time, it also

require trust.

Trust.

There have to be mutual trust.

When trust is broken, intimacy is shattered.

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