GOD'S PRESENCE IS EVERYTHING

GOD’S PRESENCE IS EVERYTHING

 After attending church one Sunday evening, an innocent little boy knelt at his bedside and prayed, “Dear God, we had a good time at church today--but I wish you had been there!”  Hmm…

 While the young boy likely meant that literally, there is a lesson here for all of us.  Sometimes, it seems like what goes on in many church services is more of a ritual, a customary and habitual behavior, than an edifying entrance into the presence of the Lord.  To wit, worship should always be a powerful spiritual togetherness, a corporate passage-by-faith into the inner sanctum of Heaven’s throne room.  In a real sense, true worshippers kneel before their Creator fully disrobed, stripped of self and selfishness, naked and unashamed, surrendering agendas, plans, ideas and emotions in exchange for an intimate encounter with the King of Kings.

 Allow me to frame it another way: Just as the Word commands me to love God with all of my heart, soul, mind and strength, it is only reasonable that worship should also emerge from deep within my heart, resounding through my soul, mind and physical being. (Mark 12:30) 

 Bottom-line: If God does not occupy the center of our worship, if we not spiritually and fully engaged, it just becomes a hollow, routine, shallow, empty and lonely experience.  For only in God’s presence is fullness of joy. (Psalm 16:11)  Therefore, the church sanctuary must and shall be a supremely sacred space where all may sense the very essence of Christ, as revealed through His Holy Spirit.  After all, He alone is the personification of our joy, peace, comfort, security and love.  His presence is everything.

 Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING. Maranatha!