Hi. This is episode 4 of Season 1 of the That Christian Next Door Podcast and the theme of the season is The Christian Journey. In this episode, I share a discussion I had over Zoom with my local church in Ireland about an important aspect of the Christian Journey, which is to do with developing closeness to God or, to put it another way, being in His presence. As Christians, God's presence should be a first resort for us. However, we need to be clear about what His presence is and isn't and we need to be aware of the requirements of His presence. In the episode, I speak about a solemn encounter I had during a time of prayer. The episode is rounded off like our last one with the following songs of worship: Blessed be the Name of the Lord (original artist unknown) and Lean on You by Chandler Moore. Be blessed.
Scripture references: They that wait upon the Lord (Isaiah 40:31); I was glad when they said let us go to the house of the Lord (Psalm 122:1); Woman with the issue of blood (Luke 8:43-48); the Roman Centurion (Matthew 8:8); God dwells in the praises of His people (Psalm 22:3); He that offers praise glorifies Me (Psalm 50:23); In the presence of the Lord there is fullness of joy (Psalm 16:11); He that dwells in the secret place of the Most High (Psalm 91:1); Follow peace with all men and holiness without which no man shall see God (Hebrews 12:14); We are transformed every day into the image of Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 3:18); Abraham asked to sacrifice His only son Isaac (Genesis 22:1-14); The wedding in Cana (John 2:1-12); King Saul trying to kill Israel's future King David (1 Samuel 19:1-10); Daniel in the lions' den (Daniel 6:1-24); Jesus' disciples in the storm (Mark 4:35-41); The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases (Lamentation 3:22-23); Who art thou O great mountain?! (Zechariah 4:7); Burnt offering and sacrifices, he never wanted (Psalms 51:16-17); I am no longer worthy to be called your son (Luke 15:19); My sheep know my voice (John 10:27-28).
