Posts Tagged ‘Presence’
God’s Purpose: In and Through Us
But you are a ‘chosen race; a royal priesthood’; a holy nation; a people for God’s possession. Your purpose is to announce the virtuous deeds of the one who called you out of darkness into his amazing light. 1 Peter 2:9 (BFE) The challenge of identifying God’s purpose for us is daunting. Also, how does…
Read MoreInviting His Presence
There are times when we experience the presence of God in a real and powerful way. Perhaps we have had encounters like the two disciples on the road to Emmaus: “Didn’t our hearts burn within us as he talked with us on the road and explained the Scriptures to us?” Luke 24:32 (NLT). At…
Read MorePresence, Power, and Purpose
They did what your power and plan had already determined would happen. Now, Lord, take note of their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with complete confidence. Stretch out your hand to bring healing and enable signs and wonders to be performed through the name of Jesus, your holy servant. After they…
Read MoreIn His Presence
You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever. Psalm 16:11 (NLT) In recent weeks we have once again been made aware that there are many confused Christians. On the one hand, they claim to be born again, yet more than…
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