In the Presence

I’m thinking lately of how much we  need His presence with us at all times.  For it’s in his presence that we experience peace, joy, and strength.  So let’s see what the word says about his presence, together.  I’m glad you’re joining me!

The first mention of God’s presence that I see is in Exodus 18,

Now I know that the Lord is greater than all other gods, for he did this to those who had treated Israel arrogantly.”  Then Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, brought a burnt offering and other sacrifices to God, and Aaron came with all the elders of Israel to eat a meal with Moses’ father-in-law in the presence of God

Remember Moses led the Children of Israel out of slavery, through the wilderness, where God delivered them, provided for them, and saved them over and over again.  Moses’ father-in-law heard about this great exploit.  He was so delighted with what he had heard that he confessed his faith in the Lord.

He brought offering and sacrifices to God and it says they all ate a meal together, as a family, in the “presence of God.”

What this story tells me is that when we tell of what God has done in our lives and others hear it, they too will be moved to believe.  

And where there is faith, there is the presence of God.

Isn’t that awesome?