Open Heavens 2012-22 November-BENEFITS OF HIS PRESENCE

Pst. E.A. Adeboye 22 November

BENEFITS OF HIS PRESENCE

Memorise: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength: they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and not faint. Isaiah 40:31

Read: 1 Chronicles 26:4-8

Obededom was used as a guinea pig to test if there was any further judgement from God with regards the Ark of the Covenant. But instead of judgement, his blessing became overwhelming. In the ministry, there are some people I know that would prosper irrespective of where they are sent. In 1 Chronicles 26:4-8, the presence of God in the house of Obededom turned his .    children into-mighty men of valour. No more did they continue as people who did not matter. This is one reason family altars which bring down God's glory should be maintained in every home. Some men pray apart from their wives or leave the children to pray alone. No! It must include the whole family. It is not enough to have a family altar but you must ensure your relationships are right and that there is peace at home so that the glory of God can come down. If there was any misunderstanding, at prayer time, ensure it is resolved before you pray. The family that praises and worships God frequently to the point of bringing down His glory into their house is a wise family. The more God's glory comes upon a house, the less habitable it becomes for powers of darkness.

Children who regularly bask in the glory of God will be able to express their full potentials in life. God's presence takes away hindrances to progress. It also brings about fruitfulness as we can see in the family of Obededom. Not only were his children honourable, they were also people who were fit; they were physically strengthened to serve God. None of them was a weakling as they ably served God wherever they were. They were people you could depend on. The presence of God therefore strengthens those under it to serve God. If you come under the cover of God's glory, you will have your strength renewed. In God's presence is divine strength to serve God. If you can access His presence, you will not lack the energy to serve Him or the grace to live for Him. It is wonderful to be in His presence.

PRAYER POINT

Father, let the benefits of being in Your presence manifest in my life as I come into Your presence