Pursuit of His Presence (Essentials to Intimacy)
Leviticus 24:3
This is the lampstand that stands in the Tabernacle, in front of the inner curtain that shields the Art of the Covenant. Aaron must keep the lamps burning in the LORD’s presence all night. This is a permanent law for you, and it must be observed from generation to generation.
This podcast is a repost, originally published on Feb 15, 2016
Series: Essentials of Intimacy
God has not called us for a superficial relationship, but for a relationship which is deep, real and intimate. Marriage needs intimacy. Intimacy is a place where you know each other completely. This kind of intimacy is necessary in our relationship with GOD. To get into a relationship with HIM, you just need to say yes to HIS sacrifice on the cross; but to be intimate with HIM, there is a price to pay and a distance to travel.
To be intimate with GOD, you need to
1. Actively pursue HIS presence (…Aaron must keep the lamps burning in the LORD’s presence all night)
You should not pursue HIM only when you need HIS help, but all throughout the day and night. You should be constantly running after HIS heart and HIS presence all the time. Wherever you are or whatever you may do all day, keep the lamp burning and constantly pursue HIM.
If you really love JESUS, you will constantly be in pursuit of HIS presence. The more you pursue HIS presence, the more HIS presence will begin to manifest in your life; and the more HIS presence will begin to take over your life. Your life will start being less about you and more about HIM. When you understand this principle of actively pursuing HIS presence, the more intimate you become with JESUS.
Psalm 147:2–3 reveals God's heart as a Restorer rather than a Punisher. Although Israel went into exile because of its own rebellion, God did not abandon His people. Instead, He promised to restore Jerusalem, bring the exiles home, heal the brokenhearted, and bind up their wounds.
The message reminds us that while God may use friends, pastors, counselors, or loved ones to help us, true healing and restoration ultimately come from the Lord. His restoration reaches every part of our lives—our hearts, relationships, health, finances, emotions, and spiritual walk.
God knows every wound, including those hidden from others. Unlike people, who can only comfort from the outside, He sees the deepest parts of our hearts and heals completely. His healing is so complete that even the scars of past pain lose their power to define us.
The devotion encourages believers to fix their eyes on God instead of relying solely on human help. No matter how far someone has drifted, how many mistakes they have made, or how broken they feel, God is still calling them back. His desire is to restore, heal, and make all things beautiful in His perfect timing.
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