Humility, dependency: Waiting on God places us in a position of submission to God, and dependency on Him. We can trust and know that when we ask to dwell in His presence, it is His deep desire to dwell with us. God is always God, but it says to be still and know that He is God. 2. God attaches a condition to his presence in our lives. His person. His plan, protection, provision, peace, power, and prize. presence of GOD was as much a reality as the "watch" of the early Friends, and the "holy seed" in him and others was the "stock" (Isa. "How can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?" The beauty is also that God does know the way home. This collection of essays, written by respected evangelical scholars, does a very good job addressing the various exegetical issues in most of the texts in the Old Testament that mention the Spirit of God. Gen 1: 1 – 3 – At the creation of the world, the Spirit of God moves, and a word of authority that brings about a perfect creation was spoken. When you bring the ark in watch the Dagon’s go down in my heart. Glory/Presence – Christ, God, Holy Spirit. This is the 1st half of a sermon addressed to pastors at a conference on the subject of the presence of God and the power of God in their lives and ministry. For example, when Moses was asked of the Lord to talk to the rock, what God wanted was for His glory to be manifested. False gods also become powerless before him ( Isa 19:1). That which I have set before you as the true crown of character — that life in the presence of an invisible God and Saviour — has been the life, and power, and lustre of the Church in all ages, and of all the men of the Church. The Bible says God's Word is "living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword" ( Hebrews 4:12 ). These are the moments when we reveal God’s healing presence in a powerful and enduring way. God is the Glory. The sweet, holy presence of God is always available to us, and we don’t need to use any manipulative “revival” techniques to access it. God's presence provides comfort in times of trouble or anxiety ( Joshua 1:5). IV. The Healing Power of God’s Presence The best response to the glorious gift of grace is a thankful heart that delights in doing My will. When you audibly speak God's inspired Word, you will sense its power and His presence. There is a way to accept, embrace, and deal with suffering that results in a better life, not a worse one, and more of the experience of God… vi. Answer: We often hear about the power of God, and Scripture is full of examples of His power in action.He is “the great God, mighty and awesome” (Nehemiah 9:32). A Prayer for God’s Presence By Debbie Przybylski. We can believe and trust that He is here and He is near. Our Mission in Action. But the beauty of God’s presence is not just that we have these six P’s to cling to. And … His manifested presence in best seen when we stop focusing on ourselves, our mess, our situation and look to Jesus. God covenants to bring his presence back to his people. Power of God’s Presence Prayer for Today. But in grace, God steps in to pay the price. Without it, power can lead to pride and self-inflation Love is the greatest manifestation of God’s power. Because the 1st half of this message was almost an isolated message in itself, we have split the sermon up into part 1 and part 2. 6. "HE ENDURED as seeing Him who is invisible!" To overcome man’s sin and ensure his purposes, the Creator becomes covenant Redeemer. The presence of God they once knew freely is no longer free. God was at the Capitol Building Wednesday. May the name of the God of Jacob protect you! Same thing with anyone who experiences the power of God. This condition is found in 2 Chronicles 15. 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