His Glorious Presence In Us
...lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen (Matthew 28:20).
Moses made a request of the Lord. He said,“…If thy presence go not with me, carry us not up hence” (Exodus 33:15).
Many today, because of
these words, also pray, “Lord, if your presence doesn’t go with me, I won’t move.” You need to
understand that the Old Testament was a different dispensation from the New Testament. At that
time, Jesus hadn’t come; so they couldn’t enjoy what we’re privileged to enjoy today: that is, His
glorious presence “in” us.
When Jesus came, the Jews enjoyed the revelation of “Emmanuel,” which means, “God with us.” What a
blessing it was for them back in the day when Jesus walked the streets of Galilee, Nazareth and
Capernaum! God almighty, tabernacled in Jesus, was with them! O, what a day! Jesus was the Word
incarnate.
However, today, revelation has transcended “Emmanuel.” God is no longer just with us, or amongst
us, but lives in us through the Holy Spirit. The Bible tells us that this was a mystery that was
hidden in ages and generations past, but now has been revealed to God’s saints: “To whom God would
make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in
you, the hope of glory”(Colossians 1:27).
Christ in you is greater than “Emmanuel!” Jesus has come, and He has died; He was buried, has
arisen, and has ascended. Now, He’s seated in the heavenly realms, but through the Holy Spirit, He
lives in our hearts. We thus have access to the divine presence twenty-four hours a day!
In Matthew 28:20, He said, “...lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” He
lives in you now; He lives in every fibre of your being and every bone of your body. Talking about
the Holy Spirit in John 14:17, Jesus said, “…for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.” He was
with them as He walked the streets and showed great and mighty miracles, but now, He lives in you.
Therefore, you can enjoy the glory of God’s presence, lounge in His love, and be suffused in His
wisdom and grace, as you revel in the eternal victories He’s wrought for you.
Prayer
Dear Father, I thank you, for your divine presence in me has made me more than a man. I’m in union with the Holy Spirit, and live
above all the limitations of the human realm. Thank you for your love, abundant grace, mercies and
goodness that I enjoy today, and always, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further Study
Acts 1:8; Romans 8:11; 2 Corinthians 6:16
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Romans 11:1-24
Psalms 79-81
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Luke 14:1-14
Judges 15-16