Seek His Presence More Than His Promises!!!!!

"Seek ye first, the kingdom of God and all its righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you (Matthew 6:33)." I was on a prayer line last night on Clubhouse with a few other men and women of God. The speaking evangelist was discussing the trials of Job, and how His wife told him to "just curse God, and die (Job 2:9)." He explained went on to explain the relevance of this scripture. He also made a point to mention tht Job countered his wife for speaking so"foolish (Job 2:10)", and despite such suffering, Job still had faith in God. This evangelist was traveling with another evangelist who continued with the key references he was making. This evangelist stated, "If we all could just learn to seek His presence more than the promises, we would all learn to perhaps, have the level of faith that Job had."

When she spoke this, it unlocked something in me! It was such a powerful and profound statement, I think! So, I began to ponder just what she said. I then began to remember how this relates to my own life-past, present, and future tense. I mean, how may times have I come into the presence of God, not just to be in His presence, but to ask something of Him, or to "get a status update on a prayer request that I had already made. "

I was awaken by the truth that as much as I love God, I am very guilty of entering into His presence to simply beg, plea, plead, or receive insight or guidance for a past, present, or future prayer request. Not that this is a bad thing, the Master is my Heavenly Father and delights in meeting my everything need, as He does for all of His children. It delights Him to be our provision and protection. However, it also delights Him to simply here me (us) sing His praises, glorifying Him just for who He is, and not for what He can do for me (us). This powerful lesson has taught me an even greater lesson. This lesson was and is to simply, "Seek His presence more than His promises." Enjoy being with Him just because He's God, and because His very presence and name has changed me completely. Since such change, I have never been the same, and I could never be again, who I once was.

So, I encourage anybody who reads this blog entry, let us learn to simply seek His presence more than His promises. His presence is so inviting and fulfilling, that it can get you through anything this life throws your way, regardless if whether or not this experience comes with a promise. As I have heard the song say (that so may gospel artists have sung), if He never does anything else for me, He's done enough!!! I am forever moved, grateful and thankful! I will forever be in His presence!!