Seeking His Presence Not His Power Alone – Part 1
July 30, 2009 by Administrator
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The power of God is the gift God gives a believer, but the presence of God is the continuous walk of God amidst His people. Satan can manifest the power to do miracles, but cannot stand the presence of God. It is possible to enjoy the power and deny the presence of God. See the story of the Israelites through the wilderness. The power of God can be forgotten so fast, but His presence cannot be forgotten. When the presence of God touches you, your life will change by force. You will radiate the glory of God.
In His presence, the struggles of life are exchanged for His grace to function. It is only when you are in the presence of God that you can touch His heart. Most people are not in the presence of God , they are only experiencing the power of God.
In the presence of God is the genuine, raw power of God. You labour less when you are in his presence, but if you are in His power of God, you will labour for hours for you to get results. In His presence, just two minutes of prayer will command the uncommon acts of God to respond to you. Your labours are turned into favours.
BENEFITS OF HIS PRESENCE:
(Exodus 33: 14-15)
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DIRECTION: We cannot get to our destination in life except the presence of God goes with us. The presence of God is a personal thing. That is what differentiates you from the other Christian.
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REST: His presence gives rest. (Exo. 33:14). That is the peace and calmness that comes when we dwell in the secret place of His presence. At the center of His presence is the power of God made manifest.
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LIGHT: As the light enters every form of darkness disappears. When you want to deal with the darkness in your life, invite the light of His presence.
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PROTECTION: His presence is a “guide” and a “guard”. According to Exodus 13: 21-22, the Lord was with them in the pillar of cloud by day and pillar of fire by night.
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The Pillar of Cloud: This signifies the protective covering of God from the scotching heat of the desert sun. God in the pillar of cloud ensured that His people were safe all day long.
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The Pillar of Fire: The pillar of fire symbolizes the warmth that the Lord gives when we dwell in His presence. Scorpions and snakes cannot survive the presence of God. In Psalms 91, the scripture speaks expressly that “…He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty….”
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- BOLDNESS: It is only in the presence of God that you can boldly boast in the Lord. If you are not in the presence of God, don’t dare challenge witches because they will disgrace you.
God allows us to pass through trials in life so that through those trials (fire) you will encounter His presence and protection. For He says in Isaiah 43:2…”when you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you: when you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle on you.” It is the presence of God that calms the troubles and struggles of life.
In 1 Samuel 5:1-5, the Philistines moved the Ark of God from Ebenezer (Stone of help) to Ashod and right there in the sanctuary of Dagon (god of the Philistines), the presence of God caused Dagon to fall flat on its face and later on, its head and hands were cut off. Spiritually, the head signifies the “authority” and the hand is the “ability to work”. That means that in His presence, all the authorities of the enemy and his ability to influence our lives are cut off totally.
Finally, it is only in His presence that we can decree a thing and it shall be established. Sin and filthiness cannot survive His presence. His presence is all that you need to gain solutions to your problems. In it, people are released from captivity and bondage. Unveil His presence today and let it consume you totally and you will live the life of victory God had prepared for you.
PRAYER:
“Dear Lord, every head and hand that is working against my destiny, may they be cut off this day by the entrance of the Light of your Presence in Jesus Name, Amen”
In His Majesty’s Service,
Pastor Mike Nwanegbo
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