The Power of Jesus Presence

The Power of the Presence of Jesus

The presence of Jesus is absolutely essential for God's people. It's something we need to actively maintain in our lives. Without it, we are vulnerable. Jesus mentioned the importance of this presence in His Word, and it's through dwelling in His presence that we can fight the spiritual battles we face.

God as a Consuming Fire

God's presence is like a consuming fire that melts the power of the evil one. When we dwell in His presence, we need not live in fear. The abiding presence of the Lord is the only power that can drive out all demons and evil spirits. As the Word says, "Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you" (James 4:7, NIV).

Psalm 71:9-12 - God Never Forsakes His Children

Psalm 71:9-12 highlights the unwavering faithfulness of God:

"Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone. For my enemies speak against me; those who wait to kill me conspire together. They say, 'God has forsaken him; pursue him and seize him, for no one will rescue him.' Do not be far from me, my God; come quickly, God, to help me." (Psalm 71:9-12, NIV)

Despite the enemy's perception that we are forsaken, God never abandons His children. Our connection to God ensures His continual presence and favor.

Favour of God

God's favor ensures that His children are never brought to shame. Our names are connected to His name, and His presence is with us at all times. The enemy may believe that we are forsaken, but God is always with us, no matter how weak we may feel.

When we are weak, it is often because we have neglected to spend the necessary time in God's holy presence. Without this time, evil spirits can gain a foothold. However, when we spend time alone with the Lord, our countenance reflects the sweetness and abundance of our hearts. As the Word says, "A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of" (Luke 6:45, NIV).

The Importance of Dedicating Time to God

It's amazing to realize that the fullness of the Lord's presence comes from spending time alone with Him. The manifestation of Jesus' power can change everything. Saul lost his protection when God left him, but David understood the importance of dwelling in God's presence.

Zechariah 2:1-5 - One True Protection

Zechariah 2:1-5 illustrates that we only need one true protection: Jesus and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit:

"Then I looked up, and there before me was a man with a measuring line in his hand. I asked, 'Where are you going?' He answered me, 'To measure Jerusalem, to find out how wide and how long it is.' While the angel who was speaking to me was leaving, another angel came to meet him and said to him: 'Run, tell that young man, "Jerusalem will be a city without walls because of the great number of people and animals in it. And I myself will be a wall of fire around it," declares the Lord, "and I will be its glory within"'” (Zechariah 2:1-5, NIV).

We must get rid of anything that grieves the Holy Spirit. Walking closely with the Holy Spirit builds a protective wall around us, making us impervious to spiritual attacks.

In the presence of the Lord, all mountains can be removed. All we need is a touch from Jesus. We must surrender to Him, depend on Him, and let Him make us strong. Walking by faith and holiness, asking for His help and protection, will bring about His transformative presence in our lives.

The Shekinah Glory of Jesus

The Shekinah glory, the visible manifestation of God's presence, is exemplified in the book of Daniel. The three Hebrew boys, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, walked in righteousness and were filled with God's presence. Despite being thrown into the fiery furnace, they emerged unharmed because the presence of the Lord was with them. The fourth figure in the furnace was a manifestation of God's presence, protecting them from harm:

“He said, 'Look! I see four men walking around in the fire, unbound and unharmed, and the fourth looks like a son of the gods.'” (Daniel 3:25, NIV)

When the Shekinah glory is with us, nothing can hurt us. The presence of the Lord magnifies His protection and power in our lives. His glory will be upon us, and we will know that Jesus is in the room with us. We must strive for complete separation from the world, dedicating our lives to spending time with God.

Priority of Spending Time with God

Spending time with God should be our top priority. In His presence, we find strength, protection, and transformation. The power of Jesus' presence changes everything, making us resilient and victorious in our spiritual battles. 

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