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Thu, 11-13-2003 - 6:38am
His Empowering Presence

Jeremiah 1:6-10


When was the last time you felt the presence of God in your life? I do not simply mean an intellectual recognition of the fact that God is with you because He is everywhere, but rather a heart-felt realization that God is personally, intimately abiding with you?

If you are like many believers, it may be a while since you have really felt His presence. Too many people go about their daily lives without a genuine sense of God’s closeness. What a tragedy!

Over and over again in Scripture, whenever God calls someone into service, the first thing He does is to remind the person of His enduring presence. Examples of this are seen in the stories of Moses (Exodus 3:11-12), Joshua (Joshua 1:1-9), Gideon (Judges 6:12), and Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:6-8), to name just a few.

God repeatedly assures His followers of His presence because people need to be reminded of the reason for their confidence. Each time God called a servant into action, He essentially said, “You can be strong and courageous because I am with you. Victory isn’t about your abilities, your strength, your skill, your armor, your gifts, or your dedication; it has to do with My presence. You can be strong because I will be strong in you.”

God knows how difficult life can be, and He knows every detail of each struggle you will ever face. As believers in Christ Jesus, we can trust that our heavenly Father will keep His word; He is with us right now, and He always will be. (Hebrews 13:5-6)<?a>

Live With Passion!


Phyllis

Live With Passion!

Phyllis

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Registered: 04-04-2003
Thu, 11-13-2003 - 6:49am
A great reminder. Thank you, Phyllis.

Sassy