Intro/Outro Song: In Your Presence By Jason Upton
Introduction: Welcome to Christ Talk Canada, I’m your host Pastor Michael. We are now on Episode 23. As Christians, we believe that God is not just some distant, uninvolved deity, but rather a loving Father who desires to be in relationship with us. Throughout the Bible, we see countless examples of God's presence manifesting in the lives of His people, from the burning bush that Moses encountered in the wilderness, to the Holy Spirit descending on the disciples at Pentecost. today we'll be talking about a topic that is close to the heart of every Christian: the presence of God.
Message: As Christians, we believe that God is present everywhere, and His presence is essential in our lives. The Bible teaches us that God's presence brings comfort, strength, and guidance. We need to seek His presence daily because it brings us to a deeper intimate relationship with Him.
The Bible tells us that God's presence was evident from the beginning of creation. In Genesis 1:2, it says, "The earth was without form, and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters." This passage shows us that God was present during the creation of the world. The Holy Spirit moved upon the waters, and the earth was formed.
In the Old Testament, we see how God's presence was tangible among His people. In Exodus 33:14, God said to Moses, "My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest." God's presence brought comfort and rest to Moses, who was leading the Israelites out of Egypt. In 2 Chronicles 7:14, God tells His people, "If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land." God's presence brings healing and forgiveness.
In the New Testament, we see how Jesus emphasized the importance of seeking God's presence. In John 15:5, Jesus says, "I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing." We need to abide in Jesus to bear fruit and fulfill our purpose in life.
In Matthew 6:33, Jesus tells us to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." Seeking God's presence should be our top priority, and everything else will fall into place. Being in the presence of God brings us to a deeper intimate relationship with Him. Psalm 16:11 says, "You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore." When we seek God's presence, we experience joy and pleasure that can only come from Him. We also grow in our knowledge of God, His character, and His will for our lives.
We should desire God's presence daily because it sustains us and gives us strength. Psalm 46:1 says, "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." When we face challenges and difficulties, God's presence gives us the strength and courage to overcome them. In Psalm 73:28, the psalmist says, "But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all Your works." Seeking God's presence helps us to trust in Him and declare His works to others.
When we seek God's presence, we also experience His love and grace. Romans 5:8 tells us, "But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." God's presence reminds us of His unconditional love for us, even when we fall short. In His presence, we can confess our sins and receive His forgiveness.
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