In His Presence

 

Be still and know that God is God.  Be in His presence to get to know Him.  When we know Him, then we can bow in worship.  As we worship in 'spirit and truth' and with reverence and awe, our praise and thanksgiving will fill our hearts to overflowing (see John 4:23-24).  We will worship whenever and wherever we are as His presence goes with us. 

In the presence of the Lord our King of kings and Lord of lords, we bow down. We admit and confess our sins in repentance.  We become more honest and open and tell Him all.  He already knows it all anyway.  Distractions have been removed so we can fully focus on him.  Rather, in His presence we are so enraptured, we may not realize there are 'attempted' distractions.

The Lord of all the earth is here!  Wholeheartedly we worship.  The Holy Spirit intercedes.  He guides.  He shows us the way to worship, giving us the words as we bask in the Lord's presence.  or, tremble before Him in earnestness of the hour.

When we picture the One on the throne as John described in Revelation 4 and 5, we get a glimpse of what it'll be like in heaven around the throne of God.  But we can bring that vision into our bedroom, devotional area, work, or school or wherever we are worshipping.  What an awesome God we have and serve.  Commune with Him with the Holy Spirit and our spirit.

Worshipping, fasting and praying interact in His presence.  One author wrote that fasting

 "sharpens our focus on God in worship and prayer ..."

It also demonstrates 

"our earnestness and devotion to God" (Paul Mallison).

We 

"worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus ..." (Philippians 3:3 ESV).

Realizing our Lord's presence with us, His almightiness and authority we can worship with reverence and awe, in fear and trembling with our redeemed spirit joined with His Holy Spirit.

In truth and repentance we can then freely and wholeheartedly sing praise, pray and voice our thanksgiving.

Have you ever been in the presence of a world leader or king?  Yes, they are only men or women.  Nevertheless, they command a presence, an aura, if you will, of the power they wield.  It will make you feel 'trembly'.  What's more, in the presence of the Lord of all Heaven and Earth!!  He is the great I AM!

There may well be trembling as we worship in His presence as we acknowledge He is the Superior One and only true God - the Almighty powerful One.

Heavenly Father, You are our Almighty God.  We come into Your presence bowing our hearts in fear and trembling.  Yet with the confidence we have in Jesus, we come.  You are the approachable, forgiving and giving God.  We feel glad we can be by Your side, getting to know You.  In perfect peace in Your presence, we pray and sing our praise in Jesus' name.  Amen.

                                                 ~ ERC  March 2025 ~

Based on John 4:23-4 and Philippians 3:3 ESV.

Sing, In His Presence, along with Sandi Patty and Holy Spirit Living Breath of God, along with Keith and Kristyn Getty.