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Exposition
Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not
thy holy spirit from me - David had sinned and he expected God to punish
him by casting him away from His presence. God’s presence did different things
to different people in the Bible. For example Adam and Eve enjoyed intimate
relationship with God before sin drove them to hide from his presence. Jonah
tried to run away from God’s presence in Jonah
1: 3 and Isaiah sinfulness was exposed by God’s holiness in Isaiah 6: 3.
Would you
miss God’s presence? That would depend
on the reality or the impact of God in your life. I would say that if your
experience of Him is shown in the abundance of grace towards you, then the
absence of that grace would indicate that something is the matter!!
What are the benefits of His presence? Joshua 1:5 and 9 shows that His presence provides comfort and strength in
times of trouble. Our prayers are answered in His presence. His presence is
also where blessings are dished out to those who have put their faith in Jesus
Christ. When you are in His presence you experience joy as Psalm 16: 11 tells us. You have access to God’s presence as you can
approach His throne room with confidence because of what Christ did on the
cross of Calvary. 2 Chronicles 7: 14
also tells us if we come with humble hearts, He will hear us and forgive us of
all sins.
Today we have a better covenant than David had
for we have the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit. Our heavenly Father
wants us to live holy lives and dwell in His presence at all times. Where we
fall into sin we must hurry to repent and confess so that the abundant grace
can continue to abound towards us. Satan is an expert in condemnation; do not
fall for his tricks. Rise up no matter the situation for your Father has
promised never to leave you nor forsake you.
Prayer
Thank you Father for the many blessings you
have given unto me. You have caused me to sing a new song at all times. I have
enjoyed your protection as you neither sleep nor slumber. Thank you for the
wall of fire that has protected me from the fiery darts from satan. I ask that
you stir me up whenever I fall into sin so that I can repent and confess
quickly. I do not want to ever step out of your presence. Help me O Lord in
Jesus name. Amen.
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