Marked by God’s Presence

 Scripture:

“For the cloud of the Lord was on the tabernacle by day, but fire would be on it at night, in plain view of all the house of Israel, throughout all their journeys.” ‭‭Exodus‬ ‭40‬:‭38‬ ‭NET‬

Observation:

When Israel did everything exactly as the Lord had told them to do it in preparation of the Tabernacle, He confirmed their work with His holy presence. Israel, in the wilderness, had a visible representation of the Lord’s presence. They could see the cloud by day and the fire by night. There was no doubt about where they were supposed to to go because they were led by the cloud and the fire. It was in plain view of everyone. Nobody could deny the presence of the Lord in their midst.

Application:

 We are to be known as a people who carry the presence of the Lord. The presence of the Lord should be the most significant difference between us and the rest of the world. We are to be a people who carry the presence of God in our lives. As for me, I want God’s presence in everything I do. I want confirmation that I am on the right track because of His manifest presence. I don’t want to miss a thing that God desires for me. I want to be a follower of His presence and one who walks in the presence of God. I want to live a life that pleases God in every area.

Prayer:

Father, let Your presence on and in my life be the hallmark of who I am. I want the world to know You. Help me to be a bearer of Your presence. Show me how to walk closer to You at all times. My heart cries out for You and Your presence. Come Holy Spirit and walk with me. Lead me and show me how to live a life that pleases You and honors Your presence and Your will. Unless Your presence goes with me, I don’t want to do anything.

Yours Forever,

Jeff