Probably the best biblical word for love/intimacy is the word “knew.” But this intimacy goes much deeper than knowledge. We see that in Genesis 4:1: Adam knew Eve his wife.
Here’s the best way to define “knew”.
To know completely and to be completely known.
It’s this intimate connection on every level is true love. It’s a beautiful picture that helps us get at what it means to really love God. One Hebrew scholar defines the word this way: “A mingling of the souls/spirits.”
So, let us now take a look at how God wants to know and be known by us. In Psalm 139 We see this statement: O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me.
This should completely change your life and the way you relate to God. Just as Jesus changed the life of the women who greeted Jesus in the Pharisee Simon’s home. Apparently, she had herd Jesus teaching, and something happened in her heart. And maybe it was the way He looked at her. His eyes communicated her value and worth. She was a beloved daughter. And perhaps she knew that God loved her and he hadn’t given up on her, even if everyone else had.
She is so focused on Jesus that she forgets about herself. She is desperate to express the love and affection she feels for the Son of God.
But when she looks at Jesus, he seems to know what happened in her heart. He gives her a warm smile. He seems delighted that she has come, and he looks at her with the eyes of a loving father watching his beautiful daughter, as she enters the room
She is so undone by this that the tears come, just a few at first, and then more. With the benefit of her tears she washes his feet.
In the end, this prostitute who lovingly expressed her love is shown to make her a God lover. Here, then, is another important question:
Who am I most like in this story?
When is the last time you had a moment with God like this woman in Luke 7 had? When is the last time the tears streamed down your face as you expressed your love for him? When is the last time you Loved God with your WHOLE heart? __________________________________________
