The presence of the LORD goes with His people and he gives them rest. It is not just about finding grace or receiving grace but the presence of God. Beyond everything else, we need the presence of God. The greatest asset of a man is not money, wealth, or family but the greatest asset is the presence of God. Gen 15:1 Matt 6:33
“The greatest asset of a man is not possessions but the presence of God in the life of that man. You will always miss it when you run ahead of God.”
WHAT GOD’S PRESENCE WILL DO FOR YOU
1. Rest and health
2. Peace and joy Psalms 16:10-11 Possessions cannot give you peace and joy only the presence of God can do that.
3. Safety and deliverance
4. Prosperity 2 Samuel 6:11-12
5. Power and Victory. Joshua 1:5
When you lack God’s presence, you are exposed to the enemy.
How to enjoy God’s presence
1. Revelation
– Know Him
= Know that God wants you to be with him
– Know His ways and His word
2. Worship
Develop a strong habit of worship.
A. Be in the atmosphere of worship.
B. Be conscious of His presence.
C. Worship in spirit and truth. Know what you are saying.
3. Practice the faith life. Heb 11:6
If you can grab God’s presence you will not lose because He will be your reward. There is nothing God cannot do for you when you follow Him. He becomes your shield
10 Facts about the presence of God
1. The price for his presence is time
2. God’s presence doesn’t happen to you automatically
3. The magnet for his presence is your desperation for his presence
4. People drain you, battle drain you, you must run to Him for refreshing.
5. There is the universal presence of God and manifested presence of God.
6. If you lack God’s presence, do these three things
-Search your soul,- repent,- worship
7. When you complain you remain, when you praise you are raised.
8. If you ask for the Holy Spirit God will give Him to you.
9. Enjoying his presence requires that you overcome doubt and busyness
10. It is possible to be in God’s presence and not be changed.
