The Awareness of God's Presence– Dr. Charles Stanley

In Touch Ministries35 minutes read

God respects your choice of whether to have Him in your life or not, and feeling close to God happens when your needs are met through church, scripture, and favorable circumstances. Trusting in God brings awareness of His presence, offering forgiveness, peace, and a path to heaven, and the awareness of God's presence is crucial for understanding His work in your life.

Insights

  • God respects individuals' choices regarding His presence in their lives, emphasizing free will over coercion.
  • The awareness of God's presence, facilitated by scripture, church, and favorable circumstances, is pivotal for believers, fostering peace, forgiveness, and guidance in life's challenges.

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Recent questions

  • How can I feel closer to God?

    By meeting needs through church, scripture, and favorable circumstances.

  • How can I trust in God?

    By being aware of His presence, offering forgiveness, peace, and a path to heaven.

  • How did biblical figures experience God's presence?

    Through awareness and faith in their lives.

  • How can I spread awareness of God's presence?

    By reading scripture daily and seeking His guidance.

  • How can I find peace in difficult times?

    By viewing needs and decisions through the lens of God's presence.

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Summary

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"Choosing God's Presence: Awareness and Trust"

  • God respects your choice of whether to have Him in your life or not; He won't force Himself on you.
  • Feeling close to God occurs when your needs are met through church, scripture, and favorable circumstances.
  • Feeling distant from God may stem from unmet needs or a sense of something lacking in your life.
  • God's omnipresence is evident in the perfection of the universe, showcasing His control and order.
  • Trusting in God brings awareness of His presence, offering forgiveness, peace, and a path to heaven.
  • The awareness of God's presence is crucial in understanding His work in your life.
  • Biblical figures like Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and others were aware of God's presence in their lives.
  • Jesus emphasized the importance of His presence, promising to be with believers always.
  • The Holy Spirit empowers believers to do even greater works than Jesus did during His time on earth.
  • Despite physical absence, Jesus assured His disciples of His continued presence through the Holy Spirit.

13:00

"Expanding New Testament Church Impact Worldwide"

  • The New Testament church spread across the Roman world, impacting countless people.
  • Apostle Paul played a significant role in establishing churches and multiplying Christians.
  • Jesus traveled a limited distance compared to Paul, who reached many more people.
  • Today, with television and radio, the potential for reaching people globally is immense.
  • The Spirit of God empowers believers to do great works, surpassing even Jesus.
  • Jesus' primary mission was to bring people to a saving knowledge of God through His sacrifice.
  • Believers are indwelt by the Spirit of God, sealed as children of God.
  • Sixteen signs of awareness of God's presence include continuous thoughts of Him and seeking His guidance.
  • Viewing God as a constant companion leads to a heightened awareness of His presence.
  • The awareness of God's presence brings peace in the midst of life's storms, guiding believers through difficulties.

26:51

Daily Scripture Reading Ignites Awareness of God

  • Reading the Word of God daily ignites awareness of God's presence and His help throughout the day.
  • Lack of scripture reading leads to a diminished awareness of God in one's life.
  • The Word of God serves as God's voice and hand at work in our lives.
  • Scripture reminds believers of God's promises, like Joshua's encouragement to be strong and courageous.
  • Starting each day with the Word of God is advised, ideally with a sense of reverence.
  • Reading the Word of God allows believers to hear God speaking to them.
  • Living in the awareness of God's presence brings joy and peace.
  • Awareness of God's presence leads to a sense of dependence on Him in all situations.
  • Prayer becomes a priority when one is aware of God's presence.
  • Viewing needs and decisions through the lens of God's presence brings peace and guidance.

39:39

"Embrace Jesus to resist sin and decay"

  • Disobedience to God is questioned, highlighting the lack of benefit and eventual decay it brings, emphasizing the importance of being aware of Jesus Christ in one's life to deter sin.
  • Encouragement is given to view oneself as a saint walking in Jesus' presence, striving for a strong relationship with Him, stressing the significance of awareness of His holy presence to resist temptation.
  • The text underscores the necessity of an intimate relationship with Jesus akin to a loving marriage, pointing out the missed blessings and joy of eternal life by not acknowledging His presence, urging trust in Jesus for a godly life.
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