You are not alone!

“ Didn't we tie up three men and throw them into the furnace? ‘Yes, they said, ‘we did indeed, Your Majesty.’ Look, ‘Nebuchadnezzar shouted. “I see four men, unbound, walking around in the fire.” Daniel 3:24-25

They refused to bow down and worship King Nebuchadnezzar and his gods. It angered him so much he had them brought in and threatened to be thrown into the blazing furnace if they did not bow down and worship his gods. But still they refused! Nebuchadnezzar became so furious with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego that he commanded the furnace to be heated seven times hotter than usual and had seven of his strongest men bind them up and throw them into the furnace.

Number 3 on our list of things to crave-His presence

For Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego there was no question of who they loved and served. And because of their faith in the Lord His presence surrounded them.  Not just in their time of need but at all times.

God’s presence is the same for us today, Psalm 139:7 says “I can never escape from your spirit! I can never get away from your presence!” Do you know how wonderful that is? No matter where we are, what we have done, what we do, or who we are, we can never escape the presence of God.

For some that can be great and for others it can be bad. When you think you are alone-you are not the Lord is there. When you do things you think no one knows-you don’t, because the Lord is right there. He is the parent that never leaves our side. He sees all, knows all, and hears all! His amazing presence-we can never escape it!!!  Oh, how do you not find so much joy in that!

It is a gift, an unbelievable gift of love and one day we will be in Heaven where we can see and really feel His presence. Hasten the day Lord Jesus!!

Knowing that His presence is always there should bring us peace, security, and joy.  When is the last time you stopped and enjoyed being in the presence of the Lord? It is an honor that we are unworthy of!

Jesus today I want to just come and sit in Your presence. Just to know that You are right next to me is a blessing beyond what I could ever express in words. Jesus I cannot wait for the day when I will truly get to sit in Your presence, right there at Your feet, gazing up at Your beauty. Feeling the warmth of Your skin next to mine. Jesus no matter what the world throws at me I know that I will stand strong because You are right next to me. Lord thank You that as I close my eyes in prayer I can sense Your presence in this room today. It is as though You are looking at me face to face!  As I read Your word I can feel and hear You teaching me. Jesus I never want these moments to end, thank You that I can take You everywhere I go. Thank You that You go! Jesus may I come closer to You, may I be so close to You Lord that I can feel Your breath as You breathe and smell the sweetness of Your scent. Lord Jesus would You reveal Your presence to those who are lost, hurting, and lonely. Lord Jesus I pray that Your presence is so known in the lives of Your people that they will be in awe and just be still. In Jesus Name, Amen