Today is my forty-eighth spiritual birthday! It was God’s presence that drew me to Himself. His presence convicted me of my sin. His presence convinced me of His lavish love for me. His presence overwhelmed me with His love breaking down all my defenses.
I had come to the service vowing not to respond and had made a pact with my sister. But something happened as the preacher shared the story of Christ dying for me. It was like I had never heard the story before. At the time I felt so unloved and unacceptable. But His presence wrapped His arms around me, warmed my cold, hardened heart and pulled me to Himself. I left my seat and walked toward the altar and I’ve never been the same.
God’s presence made all the difference. God has promised His presence will go before us and prepare the way. His presence will do the work; we just have to make ourselves available to others. God has commissioned us to take His presence to our community. What’s holding you back? There’s someone out there just like me who desperately needs His presence.
Lord, manifest Your presence through us to our community. Let us go boldly into the darkness carrying the fire of your presence.
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