Oct 5 devotion

[billizzy]

Psalm 84
Our greatest desire should be to dwell in God's presence each day. The yearning and fervent desire of our heart should be to have a conscious awareness that He is with us. He has promised to abide with us and never to leave or forsake us. The essence of our salvation experience is not just being saved from the penalty of sin or gaining assurance of eternal life in heaven, but it is the fact that Jesus Christ comes to dwell within us. How tragic to lose sight of the reality of abiding in Him. Life becomes pretty miserable when we struggle with temptations and attempt to bear our daily burdens in our own strength Our failures come from resorting to our own wisdom and ingenuity rather than relying on God who is always with us.

The Lord becomes our dwelling place only by our trusting in Him. We enter into that secret place of the Most High by faith, believing and appropriating the reality of His presence. And notice what we have as a result. He is our sun and shield, enlightening us, shining His blessings upon us, and protecting us from all harm. He gives us a constant glow of grace, undeserved favor and mercy and allows us to experience His glory. He will withhold nothing that is good when we walk "uprightly" or in the reality of these truths.

Hugs and prayers
Izzy

[QuiltGram8]

Amen, thank you for this message.
Hugs and prayers all around.
Vel

[Marilynsgrammy]

I'm so glad these devotions are here each day. They are a real blessing to me.

Thanks Izzy for taking the time.

[auntjana]

Not only should we desire to walk daily in this earth life with our Savior, but have the desire to not only gain the promise of eternal life, but gain exaltation and "all that the Father hath". It is there for us, if we follow and make and keep our covenants. There is no greater blessing that He offers us than exaltation. It is a joy to walk and follow His teachings and commandments, not a burden.