It is quite possible to worship the Lord in our weekly gatherings and not be graced with His presence. The fellowship may be sweet, the music beautiful, the teaching/preaching informative, and yet it all seems to be lifeless. There are no tears of repentance. There is no joy of the Lord. No one gets saved. No one surrenders their life to Jesus' authority. It's just a lot of good, lifeless, religious activity.
But, if and when God shows up in His power, those in attendance will never forget it. Many who are locked in the grips of sin will be broken, will repent, and feel the cleansing forgiveness of God's grace wash over them. Those who are unsaved will be drawn to the Savior. Severed relationships will be mended. Joy will be pervasive.
Simply put, all of the things we really long for, those things that ultimately satisfy down deep in our souls, are only met when we have a meaningful encounter with God.
Let us pray that as each of us approaches Sunday that God would honor us with His powerful, healing presence in each of our congregations.
2 Chronicles 5:13-14
"The trumpeters and singers performed together in unison to praise and give thanks to the LORD. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and other instruments, they raised their voices and praised the LORD with these words:
'He is good!
His faithful love endures forever!'
At that moment a thick cloud filled the Temple of the LORD. The priests could not continue their service because of the cloud, for the glorious presence of the LORD filled the Temple of God."
But, if and when God shows up in His power, those in attendance will never forget it. Many who are locked in the grips of sin will be broken, will repent, and feel the cleansing forgiveness of God's grace wash over them. Those who are unsaved will be drawn to the Savior. Severed relationships will be mended. Joy will be pervasive.
Simply put, all of the things we really long for, those things that ultimately satisfy down deep in our souls, are only met when we have a meaningful encounter with God.
Let us pray that as each of us approaches Sunday that God would honor us with His powerful, healing presence in each of our congregations.
2 Chronicles 5:13-14
"The trumpeters and singers performed together in unison to praise and give thanks to the LORD. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and other instruments, they raised their voices and praised the LORD with these words:
'He is good!
His faithful love endures forever!'
At that moment a thick cloud filled the Temple of the LORD. The priests could not continue their service because of the cloud, for the glorious presence of the LORD filled the Temple of God."
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