SHOUT! He is WITH Us!

 Scripture:

“When all the Israelites saw the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord coming into the camp, their shout of joy was so loud it made the ground shake!” ‭‭1 Samuel‬ ‭4‬:‭5‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Observation:

The Israelites knew that the Ark of the Covenant was where God manifested His presence. They understood very well that, if the Ark is with us, God is with us. When they were losing battles, they wanted the Ark. When things were not going well, they longed for the Ark. They know there was power over we very enemy in the presence of the Most High. They knew that God never lost a battle. Therefore, they rejoiced exceedingly when they saw the Ark.

Application:

Today, God’s presence is not longer in an Ark. It is inside His people. As believers, we should understand that the same shouts of joy and victory should be ours because God is with us. We have nothing to fear because God is with us. We can overcome any enemy because God is with us. Nothing is impossible because God is with us. We must realize that “God with us,” or Emmanuel, is a very powerful truth. Though we don’t have a golden box we can see, we have His presence and should shout with joy so much that it makes the ground shake!

Prayer:

Lord God Almighty, You are not contained in an Ark anymore. You are with us in all places and at all times. You are incredible and I want to live every day knowing that You are with me. I want to live in Your presence and minister from Your presence. I long to walk in step with You at all times. Help me to know that You are always with me, even when things are not going as I planned.

Yours Forever,

Jeff