The power of communicating face to face builds relationships.

You may have heard the expression; it is nice to put a name with a face. In business, many talk by phone and never meet the person face to face. When they finally meet face to face, the connection becomes greater.

That is why God wants a face-to-face relationship with us. It is more intimate, and you feel a closer bond. Some call this prayer.

Ask yourself this question, is it more effective to talk to someone face to face or through someone else (mediator/go between)?

When we first started walking with the Lord, we typically started with a mediator (pastor/teacher), but their job is to direct you to hear God and speak to God for yourself.

Face-to-face communication is the most effective means of communication because misunderstandings are less likely. Have you ever texted someone and they took it the wrong way?

Think about the misinformation and misunderstandings that have and is discussed throughout the church. If you go to 10 different local churches and hear what they are saying about God, you might not think they are all talking about the same God.

The reason is clear, we are all walking this thing out at different levels of understanding and experiences.
He desires and loves to have a close, intimate relationship with us; however we must die to self to have that kind of relationship with him. All the old way of thinking must be done away with. So, he can bring in a new way of thinking.