The Intimacy of God of the Bible Unlike Other Faiths

Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus by the well. . . . Then cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus saith unto her, Give me to drink. John 4.6, 7.

This asking for water is an expression of intimacy. Usually you are afraid of God, but you will not be afraid of one who asks you for water. You are fearful of God, but you will not be fearful of the God who asks you for water. You are frightened because you think of God as high and distant and terrible. But if you know that this lonely, weary and perspiring One (even as you are lonely, weary and perspiring) is God, you will believe in Him. How approachable and friendly is our Lord Jesus towards men.