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The Divine Presence With Us Always, February 25
Whither shall I go from thy Spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy
presence? If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my
bed in hell, behold, thou art there.
Psalm 139:7, 8
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The psalmist represents the presence of the Infinite One as pervading
the universe. “If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my
bed in hell, behold, thou art there.” We can never find a solitude where
God is not.
The Lord God omnipotent, who reigneth in the heavens, declares, “I
am with you.” He assures His people that those who are obedient are in
a position where He can bless them, to the glory of His name.... He will
be a present help to all who serve Him in preference to serving self.
Although God dwells not in temples made with hands, yet He honors
with His presence the assemblies of His people. He has promised that
when they come together to seek Him, to acknowledge their sins, and to
pray for one another, He will meet with them by His Spirit.
When Christ ascended to heaven, the sense of His presence was still
with His followers. It was a personal presence, full of love and light....
Henceforth through the Spirit, Christ was to abide continually in
the hearts of the children. Their union with Him was closer than when
He was personally with them. The light, and love, and power of the
indwelling Christ shone out through them, so that men, beholding,
“marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with
Jesus.”
Acts 4:13
. All that Christ was to the disciples, He desires to be
to His children today.
We may be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Receiv-
ing Christ, we are clothed with power. An indwelling Saviour makes
His power our property.... Christ’s presence in the heart is a vitalizing
power, strengthening the entire being.
Never feel that Christ is far away. He is always near. His loving
presence surrounds you.
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