The first
question you might ask is, “What are
God’s four “Ps”? God’s-“four-“Ps” are as follows: His Presence; Purpose;
Plans; and Promises.
This will be a four-part series. We will focus on one-"P"-per week. The first "P" will be His presence. Next week, we'll focus on His Purpose.
1.
God’s presence
To be in God’s presence
is to be where He is. Since God indwells His children, we could say we are in
His presence 24/7. However, some think we are in God’s presence only when we’re
praying or in church, but that is not really true. If you’re in a room with
another person, you are in their presence, even if you are not engaging in a
conversation. If we take a serious look at the implications of being in His
presence 24/7—He sees all we do, say, and think -- we’d be more careful about
how we act. Nobody likes to be caught in the act of disobedience.
In addition, God has made
us promises that assure us of His constant presence: “I will never fail you. I
will never abandon you” (Hebrews 13:5); “Be sure of this: I am with you always,
even to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20). Although we have these promises, we
have to make a conscious effort to practice being in His presence through
ongoing communication and the show of reverence by living right: that is,
living according to His Word.
Being in God’s presence
demands reverence beyond what we might show or express in the presence of
earthly dignitaries or rulers. God is King above all kings: reverence is due
Him, and He demands it.
Let's practice being in His presence this week by being mindful of His presence any time we do, or say something. How pleased, or disappointed would He be with us?
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