In His Presence! Pt. 1

The Ministering Angel Podcast, emphasizes the importance of God's presence in daily life, highlighting its transformative power and continual availability. From Adam in Eden to believers today, God's desire to dwell with His people remains steadfast. The podcast encourages believers to cultivate an awareness of God's omnipresence and manifest presence, assuring them of His constant companionship and support in all circumstances.

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Introduction: The Longing for God's Presence

 Welcome to the Ministering Angel Podcast, where you'll deepen your connection with Jesus Christ. Whether new or returning this podcast is your guide to unlocking potential and overcoming challenges. Ronald, along with various hosts, shares divine messages that inspire strength, wisdom, and resilience.

More than a podcast, it's a sanctuary of faith and miracles. Get ready to be inspired and empowered.

 Every believer longs for the presence of God, whether they realize it or not. It is in his presence that our restless hearts find peace. Our burdens are lifted, and our lives are transformed From Genesis to Revelation, the story of scripture is marked by one consistent theme. 

God's Desire to Dwell with His People

He walked with Adam in the garden. He led Israel by cloud and fire. He came near through Christ, and today he abides in us by his spirit. 

Living in God's Presence Today

Yet many of us live unaware of this reality. We treat God's presence as a distant hope instead of a daily encounter. We settle for moments in church services while ignoring the invitation to carry his presence everywhere we go.

But the truth is, his presence is not limited to a place, a song, or a feeling. It is the very atmosphere of life in Christ. 

The Journey into His Presence

This series will take us on a journey into what it means to know, pursue, and live in his presence. We'll see that his presence is not just a comfort, but a necessity. Not just an occasional visitation, but a continual dwelling.

When we truly encounter him, everything changes our perspective, our strength, our joy,

God's Promise of His Presence

 And behold, I am with you always to the end of the age. Matthew 28, verse 20. From the very beginning, God's desire has been clear. He longs to be with his people in Eden. He walked with Adam and Eve in the cool of the day. When sin fractured that relationship, God still pursued humanity, making a way to dwell among them through covenant sacrifice and ultimately through Christ.

In Matthew 28, Jesus leaves his disciples with both a commission and a promise. He sends them into the world to make disciples, but he assures them that they will never go alone. I am with you always. This was not just for the 12 apostles, but for every believer who would follow him. His presence is not seasonal, conditional, or limited. It is permanent, unshakeable, and everlasting. 

Understanding God's Presence: Omnipresence and Manifest Presence

God's presence. Two dimensions. There are two ways we can understand God's presence. His omnipresence, God is everywhere at all times. There is no place on earth, no depth of darkness, no height of joy where he is absent. David said in Psalm 1 39, verse seven, where shall I go from your spirit?

Or where shall I flee from your presence? This assures us that God's presence fills all creation. His manifest presence. While God is everywhere, there are times when he reveals himself in a personal, tangible way. Moses experienced this on Mount Sinai. Isaiah felt it in the temple. The apostles knew it when the spirit fell on Pentecost.

God's manifest presence is where his people experience his nearness, his voice and his power. Why His promise matters. 

The Importance of God's Promise

We live in a world where circumstances constantly shift. God's presence is our anchor. People may walk away, plans may fail. Life may overwhelm us. Yet the Lord has promised that he will never leave us or forsake us.

Hebrews 13 verse five. This means we are never alone. Even in moments of silence, his spirit is near. We have constant access. His presence is not locked behind a church door, A worship song or a specific ritual. We can move with confidence. If God is with us, no one can stand against us. 

Living in the Reality of His Presence

Romans eight verse 31, living in the reality of His presence, the challenge is not whether God is with us, but whether we live aware of his presence.

Too often we rush through our days, forgetting that he is near. When we cultivate awareness of his presence, everything shifts. Our prayers become conversations. Our work becomes worship, and our trials become opportunities to experience his faithfulness. Ask yourself, do I move through life with the confidence that God is always with me?

Do I rely on his presence in both the big and small moments? Am I seeking him daily or only in times of crisis? 

Closing Thoughts: Resting in His Presence

Closing thought, God's promise is sure he is with you always. You don't have to earn his presence. You simply need to believe it and walk in it. The same God who walked with Adam, the same God who led Israel, the same Christ who comforted his disciples is the same God who promises to be with you today.

Rest in that truth. His presence is not a feeling you chase. It is a reality you live in.

 Thank you for joining the Ministering Angel Podcast. Stay connected, stay inspired, and continue growing in faith. Until next time, be blessed and keep shining your light.