Ezek 43:4-5. The temple was carefully measured, this way and that way, but then came something that cannot be measured. God’s very presence and glory filled the house. Without His presence, no matter how beautiful it may be, it is just a building. Oh but with His presence, it’s the most holy and special place […]
1 Sam 12:1-25. The prophet Samuel helps Israel acknowledge their sin, but then brings their focus to God’s faithfulness despite all their failures. He never forsook them and their failure was never the end, for God gives new beginnings. There may be bad decisions or failures behind us and we cannot change that, but now […]
1 Sam 5:1-12. The key to overcoming idolatry and the flesh is through the presence of God. If our “temple” is filled with his presence as Spirit-filled believers, then the idols fall and we can grow in experiencing an overcoming life. Do not focus on the idols, but look to ensure that the Ark is […]
1 Sam 1:20-2:10. Hannah allowed her need and troubles to bring her to prayer and to faith in God. Her sadness was turned to rejoicing when God answered her prayer, in His way and in His time. In her song of praise she makes amazing declarations about the person, plan and the sovereignty of God. […]
According to Ps 95:2 we have been access to, and are told to enter into, the very presence of God. Moses meets God at the burning bush and is told to take of his shoes, for God’s presence made it Holy ground. Although God is omni-present, there are times He makes His presence known to […]
