Notes: From The Sermon I Preached in A “Bush Village” In Africa Sunday 11-16-14
Living a Life in the Presence of God!
Psa. 46:10-11
“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah (?Psalm? ?46?:?10-11? ESV)
10- (Be still) and (Know) that I am God. Take time to be alone with God without distraction.
11- The LORD of Host is with us.
Rom. 12:2
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (?Romans? ?12?:?2? ESV)
Re-new your mind through scriptures, in moments of anger, pride, or impure thoughts.
Psa. 105:4
Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually! (?Psalm? ?105?:?4? ESV)
Seek His presence continually. Always
John 16:33
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” (?John? ?16?:?33? ESV)
God gives us peace through is word in all circumstances. This can be found living in His presence.
Psa. 31:19-20
Oh, how abundant is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you and worked for those who take refuge in you, in the sight of the children of mankind! In the cover of your presence you hide them from the plots of men; you store them in your shelter from the strife of tongues. (?Psalm? ?31?:?19-20? ESV)
19.- God has stored up His abundant goodness for His children. Ask and you shall receive.
Spend time in His presence to learn about His goodness.
20.- There is peace and protection in the presence of God.
Jer. 33:3
Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known. (?Jeremiah? ?33?:?3? ESV)
Call-He promises to answer. God has great and hidden things to reveal to you that you have not known. You can find these things will being in His presence.
Matt. 28:18-20
And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (?Matthew? ?28?:?18-20? ESV)
19- Go
20- This is important a very important part of going- “I am with you always.” His presence will be with us everywhere we go.
