The Next Encounter

Humble worshippers who want to meet God can and should have their encounter. When we finally wake to the realization that we have been ushered before God, we will be repaid in full. Any time spent seeking that experience will be forgotten. We will understand then why we had to wait and what needed to be seen in our hearts. But why must we wait for something we desire so much?

Hearts that yearn for God are highly pleasing to Him. Yet wanting to experience God is not all that He sees. There are many areas of any believer´s faith that need growth. The Lord knows where each of us can improve our walk with Him. If we look to Him, and insist, He will lead us through—always closer to Him. So, the waiting game is not a passive experience. We can embrace it. We can work along with the Lord like diligent students who want to learn.

Dear Lord, as we wait for the next revelation of Your presence, let us work on our faith. Lead us through the steps that grow our relationship. Set our hearts on nothing short of Your presence. Then be glorified when we are able to revel in our strengthened bond, we pray. Amen

Exodus 19:10-11 ESV / The Lord said to Moses, “Go to the people and consecrate them today and tomorrow, and let them wash their garments and be ready for the third day. For on the third day the Lord will come down on Mount Sinai in the sight of all the people.

Amos 4:12 ESV / “Therefore thus I will do to you, O Israel; because I will do this to you, prepare to meet your God, O Israel!”

Hebrews 12:14 ESV / Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.

Psalm 24:3-4 ESV / Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false and does not swear deceitfully.

James 4:8 ESV / Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

Matthew 5:8 ESV / “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

2 Chronicles 7:14 ESV / If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.