Jesus emphasizes that eternal life is to know God and Jesus Christ, not merely through intellectual understanding, but through a deep, intimate relationship akin to that of a husband and wife. Our destiny is to be the Bride of Christ, and He desires a Bride who shows enthusiasm to build this bond before the union. Christ warns against neglecting this relationship, as seen in His rejection of the foolish virgins with the words, I do not know you, and His rebuke to the lukewarm Laodiceans, promising to cast them out for their indifference. He seeks a connection that He knows will endure for eternity, viewing any lack of effort to open the door to Him as a serious warning sign. Building such intimacy with God and Christ requires prayer, a vital means to draw closer to Them. Through much prayer, we can shift our focus from material concerns to spiritual closeness, fostering a relationship through ongoing conversation with God. We are encouraged to approach the throne of grace boldly, seeking mercy, guidance, wisdom, healing, and provision for our true needs, claiming the promises God offers. The passion of David, who sought God early with a thirsting soul and was called a man after God's own heart, exemplifies the enthusiasm God desires in this relationship. Similarly, Daniel prioritized his connection with God through prayer, valuing it above even the threat of lions, demonstrating that communion with the Lion of Judah was a life-and-death matter to him. God and Christ long for us to know Them intimately and personally, providing prayer as the way to achieve this eternal bond, urging us to make ourselves ready for the Bridegroom's coming.

Our great God desires a deep and intimate relationship with us, His called ones, as He molds us into the kind of wife He seeks. He views Himself as the husband of His people, as seen with ancient Israel, despite their repeated disrespect and idolatry that caused Him pain and heartache. Even though Israel was unfaithful, He expressed His longing to forgive and bless them, showing the depth of His love for us tiny humans who can hurt His feelings and dignity by our actions. He has called us to be the Israel of God, brought into a true and faithful relationship with His beloved Son. As His future wife, He looks to us not only as a virgin who will always bring Him honor and respect, but also for a closeness on a level that becoming one flesh between a husband and wife can only hint at on a spiritual plane. This intimacy is what becoming one with Him truly means. Eternal life, as He defined it, is to know the Father and the Son whom He sent, with the word "know" carrying the connotation of the deepest connection between a man and a woman, reflecting the most intimate act that includes real love, emotional desire, and mutual support to grow together in every good way. Our God has called us to be examples of the virtuous woman, showing not just obedience, but an intimate closeness to Him as our future husband. This personal intimacy with Him is indeed our ultimate purpose.