God promises never to leave us nor to forsake us (Deuteronomy
31:6). When He seems distant, it is because we have drifted away
from Him, not that He left us. Mental knowledge about God cannot compare with
knowledge of God in a personal, spiritual relationship (John
17:3). This intimacy transforms us from glory to glory (2
Corinthians 3:18).
God’s presence in our life changes us from the inside out.
We are still rough around the edges outwardly; but inwardly, we have more peace
and joy than ever before. The fruit of God’s Spirit replaces our carnality (Galatians
5:22-23). We fall more in love with Jesus every day. Our fears,
deep-seated anger and insecurities diminish as God heals the pain of our past.
Our faith in God’s faithfulness grows with each trial,
which He works out for our good, as well as through each weakness He enables us
to overcome (Romans 8:28). We come to Him and willingly lay
our goals and desires at His feet, embracing His will for our life. Our prayer
time grows from a few moments each morning to continual communication
throughout the day (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).
We feast on God’s Word and allow it to dictate our thoughts
and behavior. When we, who know God intimately, share with others what Christ
does in our life, many of them will desire to know the Lord too. I do wish our
passion for God was catching, so that everyone would come to know His love
intimately. However, everyone does have a chance, because He calls “whosoever
will” (Revelation 22:17).
Prayer:
Father God, our unity with You is our greatest joy. All of
our other relationships and activities are influenced for the better, because
of Your presence in our life. We love that we can be Your friend (John
15:13-15). King David gives us such insight into our relationship
with You. The possibilities are endless (Psalm 63:1-8). Thank
You for making us joint heirs with Jesus Christ of the glory of Your Kingdom (Romans
8:17; Philippians 3:10).
Thought for the Day:
When we fully love God and keep His Words, the
Trinity makes their abode in us. – John 14:23
