His Presence is Crucial To Me

Scripture:

“How will anyone know that you look favorably on me—on me and on your people—if you don’t go with us? For your presence among us sets your people and me apart from all other people on the earth.””

‭‭Exodus‬ ‭33:16‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Observation:

Moses told the Lord here that he wanted the Lord to go with them into the Promised Land and on the journey to it.  He said, “It is Your presence among us sets your people and me apart from all the other people on the earth.”  The presence of the Lord sets us apart as His followers.  It was the presence of the Lord, not Moses’ army, that caused his enemies to fear him and his people to follow him.

Application:

God’s presence is crucial in ministry at all levels.  When His presence is not discernible, we are just doing some good teaching and music in church.  When the presence of the Lord comes, people know it, and they stand in awe.  As a minister of the Gospel, my goal must be to have the presence of the Lord there strongly at every ministry opportunity.  It is His presence that sets us apart and makes us different.  

Prayer:

Father, I want Your presence to be with me at all times.  Not just behind a pulpit, but 24/7.  I want to walk with You at higher levels each day.  Show me how to host Your presence at greater dimensions. I want Your people to encounter You more and more.  I want them to meet You personally and follow You wholeheartedly.

Your Son,

Jeff