The problem with the modern, “Americanized” version of Christianity is its members have forgotten the most important thing about Jesus, His presence. The AVoC focuses on what God can give us, what He can do for us, or what He can prevent from happening to us. We are so focused on ourselves that we miss the greatest part of our faith, God’s presence. If God is with us, that’s enough; that’s the point. The greatest thing Jesus’ atonement on the cross was restoring that severed relationship with God. It’s God’s presence that we should long for and pursue. David understood this, and wrote about it all the time. Do you long for God’s presence in your life? If not, why not?
I will bless the Lord who guides me;even at night my heart instructs me.8 I know the Lord is always with me.I will not be shaken, for He is right beside me. 9 No wonder my heart is glad, and I rejoice.My body rests in safety.10 For You will not leave my soul among the deador allow Your holy one to rot in the grave.11 You will show me the way of life,granting me the joy of Your presence and the pleasures of living with You forever.
Psalms 16:7-11a
An Ordinary Man's Pursuit of the Extraordinary God of the Bible. These are daily insights from reading the Bible from cover to cover yearly. It is intended to point others to the Truth, and inspire people to pursue the God of the Bible individually.
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