Living Outside His Presence! Part Three.
“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Psalm 16:11
There’s no denying that life can be tough. We experience heartache, pain, and suffering. Sometimes it feels like God is a million miles away. But the question is, aren’t we running away from our God or living in disobedience to his demands? When we disobey God, it effectively severs our relationship with Him. We are then left to fend for ourselves, which is a scary proposition. But even in our darkest hour, God is there for us if we reach out to Him.
We should not run away from God’s presence. On the contrary, we should be happy to be in His presence and follow Him wherever He leads us. When we are in God’s presence, we will be satisfied and not be afraid. When considering the concept of God, it is important to remember that he is omnipresent. This means that he is present everywhere at all times. Therefore, it is impossible to run away from his presence. While some people may try to do this, it is ultimately futile. God is always with us, even when trying to hide from him.
Psalm 139:7 says, “Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence?
Despite Jonah’s decision to run away, he was not happy when he was living outside of God’s presence. Even though he was angry with God and wished he had never been born. But when he was in the whale, he realized he was wrong. So, he prayed to God and asked for forgiveness. And our God in his infinity mercy heard him and forgave him, and then God commanded the whale to vomit him up on the shore of Nineveh. So, we can see how much God loves us unconditionally and is willing to forgive us for what we have done.
Our God desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. Therefore, following God’s plan for your life gives you massive leverage in life’s journey. We are encouraged not to lean on our understanding but to acknowledge God and that he will guide our plans. The Lord is our shepherd, and he will guide our paths. The Lord is our shepherd and guide, who knows and sees the end from the beginning. Therefore, trust and obey God’s leading in all your life endeavors. Amen. 2 Peter 3:9 says, “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.”
Prayers
1. Thank you, Jesus, for not disobeying God’s call for the wonderful gift of life to save ours. I am thankful for the opportunity to live by faith in Christ Jesus, who gave me a new way of living.
2. I receive grace to continue living a life of holiness with the fear of God and do the will of God without fear in Jesus’ name. Amen.
