Worship music has always had a special place in my heart and in my life. When I’ve been at my lowest, I would listen to it to comfort me and give me strength. When I’ve been at an impasse in my life, I’ve played it until I knew what to do. When things are going well, I stream it throughput the house. There’s a difference in music and worship music. Worship music is my doorway into the presence of God. There’s nothing more comforting or peaceful than His presence. Early on in my life I found out that God dwells in the praises of His people. So when I need Him to move, intervene, comfort, encourage or speak to me, I play it and wait until He shows up.
Moses first experienced God’s presence at the burning bush. He had lost his sense of purpose and was wandering when God showed up. As he led Israel out of Egypt and felt the pressures of that responsibility, he craved God’s presence. Even though God was leading them with a cloud by day and a fire by night, he still needed that individual touch from God’s presence. The Bible says that he spent so much time with God that his face glowed and they had to put a veil over him. He even asked to see God glory and manifest presence and God complied. Moses understood the need we all have of simply being in His presence. It takes us making time for it though and being intentional about spending time with Him so He can meet our greatest need.
Psalm 16:11 says, “You will show me the path that leads to life; your presence fills me with joy and brings me pleasure forever” (GNT). If you need direction in your life, invite God’s presence in the room to show you which direction to go. If you need joy in your life, make time to daily be in His presence. Whatever you’re going through, God’s presence is what you need access to. You must be intentional about it and be like Mary where it’s enough to just sit at His feet. It will cost you time and maybe more, but it’s worth it. When is the last time you rested in His presence outside of a church service? This should be a daily habit for all of us to get into. We need His presence in our lives and it begins by honoring Him and giving Him priority. Find a quiet place today and wait on Him. It will be just what you need.
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Devotions by Chris Hendrix 