In His Presence

Genesis 3:8 “They heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden.” (NKJ)

As I read this Scripture, I am amazed at how much the Lord loves us and desires our company. It is awesome that the Lord of the universe would step down from his glorious throne of power surrounded by multitudes of worshipping angels to walk in the dirt and fellowship with sinful man. Yet, in our business we hide from his presence. How is it we fail to find time to spend with the giver of life?

The Psalmist cries out, “What is man that You are mindful of him, and the son of man that You visit him?” Psalms 8:4

“And the Lord God called to the man, ‘Where are you?” (Genesis 3:9)

The author of creation desires your presence!

In Exodus 33:15-16 Moses said to God, "If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here. How will anyone know that you are pleased with me and with your people unless you go with us? What else will distinguish me and your people from all the other people on the face of the earth?" (NIV)

It is in this time in His presence that we are transformed from glory to glory into His likeness that distinguishes us from the world around us.

I’m reminded of a little song I learned a long time ago.

In His presence, in His presence, there is peace.
In His presence, in His presence, there is joy.
I will linger, I will stay in His presence day by day
Til His likeness shall be seen in me.

“In Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”
Psalms 16:11 (NKJ)

Take time with the Lord of Glory today. Allow Him to wash away the stress and dirt of life, and baptize you in His love and peace so that His likeness may be seen in you today.

Andy Clark