Knowing that God is always with me has a way of motivating me to be a good person and to make an effort at pleasing Him at all times. He knows what I think about or what my intentions are. He knows how I feel about the persons and things around me. He is with me in times of sickness and in health; in times of joy and in distress; in times of abundance and in scarcity. He can see me in all my nakedness. How can I ever escape his gaze?
This awareness that indeed God is always with us makes it easier for me to have the courage to embark on any task that is assigned to me. My battle cry has always been “If God is with me, who can be against me” and this assures me of divine protection and direction.
#Repost @ourdailybread with @use.repost ・・・ I Can Only Imagine The Bible in One Year: Exodus 36–38; Matthew 23:1–22 Today's Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:1–10 The dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it. Ecclesiastes 12:7 I settled into the church pew behind a woman as the worship team began playing “I Can Only Imagine.” Raising my hands, I praised God as the woman’s sweet soprano voice harmonized with mine. After telling me about her health struggles, we decided to pray together during her upcoming cancer treatments. A few months later, Louise told me she feared dying. Leaning onto her hospital bed, I rested my head next to hers, whispered a prayer, and quietly sang our song. I can only imagine what it was like for Louise when she worshiped Jesus face-to-face just a few days later. The apostle Paul offered comforting assurance for his readers who were facing death (2 Corinthians 5:1). The suffering experienced on this side of eternity may cause groaning, but our hope remains anchored to our heavenly dwelling—our eternal existence with Jesus (vv. 2–4). Though God designed us to yearn for everlasting life with Him (vv. 5–6), His promises are meant to impact the way we live for Him now (vv. 7–10). As we live to please Jesus while waiting for Him to return or call us home, we can rejoice in the peace of His constant presence. What will we experience the moment we leave our earthly bodies and join Jesus in eternity? We can only imagine! —XOCHITL DIXON When have you been worried about or discouraged by facing death or losing a loved one? How does God's promise of everlasting life encourage you? Loving God, thank You for promising to be with me on earth and for all eternity. #ICanOnlyImagine #OurDailyBread #DailyDevotional #VerseOfTheDay #FollowGod #JesusIsKing #DailyDevotionals #DailyBibleVerse #TheGospel #Bible #DailyQuotes #DailyInspiration #DailyDevotion #DailyScripture #DevotionTime #DevotionOfTheDay #ChristianWalk #PraiseGod #JesusLord #GodIsGood #GodWithMe #OnHeavenAsItIsOnEarth https://www.instagram.com/p/CoR-pFtu12p/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
“David says of Him, ‘I saw the Lord always in front of me. I will not be shaken, for He is right beside me. That's why my heart is glad! That's why my words are full of joy! That's why my body lives in hope!” Acts 2:25-26 (FBV)
“David said it all: I saw God before me for all time. Nothing can shake me; right by my side. I’m glad from the inside out, ecstatic; I’ve pitched my tent in the land of hope.” Acts 2:25-26 (MSG)
God is: “before you for all time”; “always in front of you”; “right beside you.”
You can't always see God, like David did. You can't always feel His presence. Joyce Meyer said in one of her sermons that she hadn't felt Gods presence for a long time, but she knew He was there, because His Word says He is. Friend, even when you can't see, hear or feel Him, God is always with you. And when you go away to somewhere quiet, like Jesus did, and open your heart and mind to Him, God will come closer to you, as you come closer to Him. (James 4:8) Whatever situation you're in right now, whatever the enemy may throw at you, do not be shaken! Keep your “tent pitched in the land of hope”, because God is behind you, before you and beside you always! 🙌