THE ABIDING PRESENCE OF GOD

 You shall not be abandoned and stranded because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good -Life Devotional: 

THE ABIDING PRESENCE OF GOD 

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

   The abiding presence of God is a central theme throughout the Bible, revealing His desire to dwell with His people. In Exodus 33:15-17, Moses pleads with God, "If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here." God reassures him, promising His presence and favor. This highlights that God’s presence is not just about proximity but divine guidance, protection, and favor.

   In the New Testament, God's presence is revealed in a more personal way through the Holy Spirit and Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 3:16 reminds believers that, "You are God’s temple and God’s Spirit dwells in you." This profound truth means that through faith, God abides in His people, making them His dwelling place.

  Paul, in Colossians 2:9, states that in Christ "all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form." Christ is the ultimate revelation of God’s abiding presence, fully divine, yet dwelling among us as man. As Christians, this divine presence is not distant, but intimately with us.

Hebrews 13:5 assures, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." God’s promise remains firm—He is ever-present in every circumstance. Furthermore, 2 Timothy 1:14 encourages believers to "Guard the good deposit...with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us." The Spirit is God’s abiding presence, guiding, comforting, and empowering believers daily.

  The presence of God does not dwell in any specific locations , God is Omnipresent and so is the anointing of the Holy Spirit ( Acts 17:27-28) . As you read this now the anointing is present where you are , ready to go into action on your behalf . 

  A life of sin makes it hard to be conscious of the anointing thereby exposing us to false teachers who claim to have the monopoly of the anointing through a special arrangement with God . This is targeted towards defrauding people of their money .God does not live in any church buildings or religious shrines. Jesus Christ said John 4:21 "Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father. ' He dwells in you ( 1Corinthians 3:16) 

  In our daily prayers seek to live in righteousness and constant awareness of God's abiding presence. 

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to preach the gospel in signs and wonders.

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