Smoke and Lights or God’s Presence?

 Scripture:

“Suddenly a cloud filled the temple as the priests were leaving the most holy place. The Lord's glory was in the cloud, and the light from it was so bright that the priests could not stay inside to do their work.” ‭‭1 Kings‬ ‭8:10-11‬ ‭CEV‬‬

Observation:

When Solomon completed the temple he had built for the Lord God Almighty, God demonstrated His approval by filling the Temple with His glory. A cloud filled the building and His light was so bright that the priests couldn’t stay inside and do their jobs. It is a powerful thing to be in the presence of the Almighty.

Application:

The ultimate sense of God’s approval is His presence. When His glory fills the place we are, everyone knows it and you also know that He is awesome. Though lights and smoke machines make beautiful displays during worship, they will never compare to the real and awesome presence of the Lord filling the building. I long for the presence of God to be so real that nobody can deny He is among us.

Prayer:

Father, come and fill the earth with Your glory. You are incredible and I long for Your presence. Come and fill my life with Your goodness. I want to serve You will and I long for Your manifested presence to be in every gathering I’m part of. Your presence is better than lights, and smoke and special effects. Come and let the world be astounded by Your presence.

Yor Son,

Jeff