Sunday Sabbath January 8 2017  A PLACE FOR GOD’S PRESENCE

 

MAKE A PLACE WHERE THE SPIRIT OF GOD CAN DWELL

Kathleen Martens

January 8, 2017

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In days of old the ARK was built

Where Gods presence rested.

No longer does He need that place

Because in believers He invested.

 

God’s manifestation no longer dwells

In an inanimate dwelling place.

He now abides in His children

When they meet Him face to face.

 

Though He will not force His presence

Into those who turn Him away.

He must receive an invitation

In order that He stay.

 

God chooses to be good to everyone

Though some choose not to believe.

And when they turn their back on Him

His presence they do not receive.

 

And when His presence does not abide

Hearts are never fed,

And those who choose to walk alone

They are the walking dead.

 

Make your life a destination

A place where God can go,

And the manifestation of His presence

Will be friend and never foe.

 

Asking God into our lives

Is when we truly become alive.

We belong no longer to ourselves

Because in Jesus we now abide.

 

And when we seek His living Word

We must follow His directions.

All His teaching is for our benefit

And is given with great affection.

 

Seek God’s presence and honor His Word

That other lives too will see

So they too desire to be God’s destination

So even others will choose to be freed.

 

So remember to make a place

Where the Spirit of God can dwell.

When He lives within your heart

His glory to others you tell.*

 

God, thank You for choosing to live in my heart.

Thank You God for providing salvation through Your Son Jesus.

Thank You that I am Your daughter.

 

GOD BLESS YOU ON THIS DAY OF REST!

 * P.S.  The above poem was inspired from the today’s sermon (January 8, 2017) preached by Pastor Tom Flaherty at City Church, Madison WI. Some wording may be snippets of quotes from his message.