In the Essence of His Presence

I feel as if most of our lives are spent convincing ourselves of who we truly are and how we are supposed to look. We yearn to hold fast and grasp truths and become a "more successful spiritual individual." Maybe I should speak for myself…

"God, I know that I am strong." 

"I know that I was made for great things."

"I understand that no weapon formed against me can prosper."

"I am certain that your gift of grace is more than enough."

Convincing the mind, soul and self….

…persuading ourselves that we will indeed be alright because He is greater than our failures and adversaries. 

What if we didn't have to play this battlefield of a game? What if we could simply enter that rest that He has readily accessible specifically for us? Read Hebrews 4. What if we could rest in knowing that these things were true…with full assurance? I think it must be more than knowing…it has got to be a state of being in His presence.

Part of me thinks it to be impossible. But the simple fact that nothing is impossible with God counteracts that thought. "For nothing will be impossible with God.” – Luke 1:37

Then, I think that I will never be perfect here on earth, so why attempt to achieve perfection in this area? No, I will never be perfect, but He asserts that I should "be holy, for [he is] holy." -1 Peter 1:16 He plans for us to strive to enter that rest.

What would it look like if we would just be in His promises and truth…not fearing, not worrying, not striving with our own will?

One could argue (myself included) that this won't be discovered until entering eternity.

But it can also be asserted that we can experience this rest and peace right now…

…not when we come to a greater understanding of theological subjects.

…not after we finally get married or have a "respectable" career.

…not once our grandchildren have children.

…not once we make it through the present season.

Now.

Will we never worry, fear, or be angry again? Probably not. But there is more for us, I'm sure.

Life is a journey, of course. But let us strive to enter this rest, for He is faithful.