Living Like The God of Heaven Is With You

“Fill your mind with the thought that God is there. And once your mind is truly filled with that thought, when you experience difficulties, it will be as easy as breathing for you to remember, “My heavenly Father knows all about this!” This will be no effort at all but will be a natural thing for you when difficulties and uncertainties arise.”  My Utmost For His Highest 

So, are you sitting somewhere reading this?  Are you aware of the clothes that you are wearing right now?  I know that you know you are dressed, but do you feel the clothes?  Do you have a constant awareness of them?  Probably not.  Well, maybe the pants that are getting a little tight around the waist or the shoes that look good but are “killing” your feet .. but they look good! My point is this.  God is sovereign and one of His attributes is that He is omnipresent.  That word is not used much from the pulpits these days.  It means He is everywhere all the time.  And you stay connected with Him because you were sealed on the day of your salvation with the Holy Spirit.  

“When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.”  - Ephesians 1:13-14

That has given you a constant connection with God.  You no longer have to go to the temple to seek God.  You are the temple. 

“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own” - 1 Corinthians 6:19

Where the Spirit was once in the Holy of Holies, the Spirit is now in us.  And as if that is not enough! 

“Likewise, the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.”  - Romans 8:26

God has made provision for us.  He is present even if we don’t feel His presence. There is nothing in your life that God is not aware of and bigger than.  He will be with you in the fire.  He will be with you when you are surrounded by troubles which would devour you.  He will be with you when your enemies number in the thousands.  When you stand before the giants.  When He leads you into unknown places.  God is always there! So, rejoice and be glad!  

“Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” - Joshua 1:9

(maybe cut back on the cookies!)

Think about it – Pray about it – Believe it – Walk in it. Let your light shine and give God the glory. 

By Faith Alone By His Grace Alone And For His Glory Alone