How to Enter God's Presence Everyday
Psalm 16:11 tells us that it is in the presence of God that we experience the fullness of joy and the Bible clearly outlines how we can enter God’s presence to experience this joy. In today's video, I’m sharing 5 verses from the Bible that teach you exactly how to enter the powerful presence of God every day.
God’s presence gives joy (Psalm 16:11), rest (Exodus 33:14), contentment (Hebrews 13:5) and so much more. So how do we enter God’s presence so that we can experience all these benefits? Here are 5 ways:
1. Seek God
The first way we are instructed how to enter God’s presence is to seek Him. Jeremiah 29:13 says:
“You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:13 ESV)
When we are overwhelmed with challenges much like the Israelites in Jeremiah 29, it can be difficult to feel God’s presence, but God promises that when we seek Him, we will find Him. Often, we assume that because we don’t feel God, He’s not present, but that only causes us to close our spiritual eyes to seeing God in the midst of all our circumstances both good and bad. No matter what you are facing today, I challenge you to look closer and see how God’s hand is still moving in your life. Seek Him with the expectation to find exactly what you are looking for because God promises His presence to those who look for Him.
2. Pray to God
The second way the Bible instructs believers to enter God’s presence is with corporate prayer. Jesus tells us in Matthew 18:20:
“For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.” (Matthew 18:20 NKJV)
Prayer is our connection to God. It opens the opportunity not to only talk to God, but to dwell in His presence. When we agree in prayer with others, we are guaranteed God is in the midst.
3. Praise God
The third way Christians can enter the presence of God is to praise Him. Psalm 22:1-3 says:
“But You are holy, Enthroned in the praises of Israel.” (Psalms 22:1-3 NKJV)
We can believe and know that were there is praise to God, there is God’s presence. He inhabits the praises of His people. When I attended my friend Kim Cash Tate’s conference a few years ago, I was a little late. As I walked through the hotel hallways, navigating my way to the ballroom, I could hear the praise and worship echoing through the building. The closer I made it to the praise, the more I could sense the presence of God. My heart stirred, my senses arose, and goosebumps covered my arms. By the time I got to the conference room door, the presence of God was so thick you knew without a doubt God was there. Now you don’t need a conference to praise God and experience His presence. You just need to take the time to praise Him. I’m sure some of you watching this have even had some serious praise sessions in your car, cleaning the house, or even in the shower.
That’s what makes praise and worship so powerful. It opens our hearts to God’s presence in such a powerful way that it can change the atmosphere, circumstances and hearts alike.
4. Believe God
The fourth way we can enter the presence of God is to believe His Word. Jesus promises:
“I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20a NKJV)
We can enter God’s presence when we believe His promise to always be with us. The Bible tells us that “God is near the broken-hearted” (Psalm 34:18) and that He is “an ever present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1).
You don’t have to perfectly practice all the spiritual disciplines to enter the presence of God. Most times we won’t always get it right, but we can trust that God is always with us no matter our circumstance because as believers in Christ, His Holy Spirit dwells within us.
5. Receive the Salvation of the Lord
The 5th and final way we will enter the presence of God is to receive His salvation. When we place our faith in Christ, He saves our souls from death. 2 Corinthians 5:8 says:
“We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.” (2 Corinthians 5:8 NKJV)
Not only can we experience God’s presence here and now, but those that have been saved by Christ will enter God’s Holy presence when we leave this side of eternity.
If you would like to know how to receive the salvation of Christ, click the link in the description of this video.
When we trust God’s word over our feelings, we can freely experience the promise of His presence.
God’s Word leaves no mystery about where He is and how to enter His presence. I hope today's video encourages you to seek Him, pray to Him, praise Him, believe Him, and give your life to Him. Be sure to let me know in the comments, what you plan to do today to enter the presence of our Heavenly Father.
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Thank you so much for watching today and until next time, be beautiful, be blessed, and beloved.
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