present.

For the past few months I have begun to learn & understand the importance of spending time in the presence of the Lord. I’ve been discovering that it’s not about a ritual- it’s not a ten step process- it’s just time spent with my Saviour…His Spirit communing with my spirit in every way. Through the grace of God & the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, we are no longer under condemnation (which means all of those condemning thoughts are not of the Lord). Because there is “no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1) we are the “righteousness of God in Christ Jesus” (2 Corinthians 5:21). This means we can openly come into His presence as sons of the Most High God! It’s a benefit to be able to spend time in His presence.

A few months ago Pastor preached a series about the “Power & the Presence of the Lord”. He talked about Moses & the Israelites while they were wandering in the desert. The power of God that was displayed through Moses was because he spent time in the presence of God. The Israelites knew the power of God while Moses knew the presence of God. The reason the Israelites continually wanted to go back to Egypt was because they had only seen His power…His presence is what sustains us. In Exodus 33:15 Moses tells God “if Your presence will not go with me, do not bring us up from here.” Moses knew the presence of God & knew that he’d much rather stay in the desert if God was there than continue on without the presence of the Lord.

Spending time in His presence keeps us in tune with His Spirit. How can we follow His leading if we haven’t been letting Him fill us up & bring us fresh revelation? The more time I spend in His presence, the more I desire to be in His presence. It’s about relationship. I encourage you to take some time to quiet yourself in the midst of an ever moving society & experience the greatness & transformation that can only come through spending time with the Almighty Lord.

It’s a present (gift).

It’s present (now).

He’s present.

“Show us Your glory.”