Dwelling in His Presence

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Psalm 27:4
One thing I have desired of the Lord,
That will I seek:
That I may dwell in the house of the Lord
All the days of my life,

King David was a great man. He was the only king of Israel who truly obeyed the decrees of the Lord until his dying day. David was no angel, but he loved the presence of God. David wrote, “One thing I have desired of the Lord, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord, all the days of my life.” David knew that the presence of God was always the place of his security, hope and rejuvenation.

Perhaps you find yourself in the thick of conflict or confusion today. If that’s true, then make a conscious effort to rise above your circumstances and seek the dwelling of the Lord in prayer. David spent many a day in the tabernacle, still before God when his soul was downcast. If you know Christ as Lord and Saviour, then your body has become the very temple of the Lord God Almighty. The dwelling of the Lord is a place of fragrant peace. So, rest in him today, wherever you are, and he will hide you under the shadow of his wings.

God-tracking is dwelling in his presence, always.

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Psalm 27
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 6:19-20

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Praise Answers Prayer

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Philippians 4:19
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

We had been living in a rented home for 6 months when our landlord announced that she was selling the house. In vain we searched for a new house to let. A week before we needed to vacate, Karen read the story of Paul and Silas in prison. While praying and praising God at midnight, there was an earthquake. The prison doors flew open, and they were freed. Karen praised God for our new home.

That same night, at midnight, our neighbour knocked on our door and announced she had found a house for us. Just as Paul and Silas were miraculously freed from prison through prayer and praise, so Karen and I miraculously had our need met through prayer and praise.

Whatever need you face tomorrow, believe that he will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches today, and then praise him for answered prayer.

God-tracking is praising God today for meeting your needs tomorrow.

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Acts 16:20-30
Matthew 6:25-34
Matthew 7:7-8

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The Detours of Life

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Matthew 5:10
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

I’ve discovered that God often takes us the long way around in tracking his perfect will for our lives. The Bible makes it clear that God knows the plans he has for us; plans for hope and a future. Scripture also says that if we acknowledge the Lord in all our ways, then he will direct our paths, even if those paths seem to make a detour. Only God knows how many lives we may touch in the process and how much our faith will grow as we learn to trust him. And all things work together for the good of those who acknowledge God.

Whatever difficulties or detours you may be experiencing today, you are still on track with God’s plans and his purposes for you, if you continue to acknowledge him in all your ways. If you do this, then you will always find yourself precisely where he wants you to be. Remember that he is your holy Guide, and he will never leave you nor forsake you even on the detours of life.

God-tracking is remaining on track with God’s plans even through life’s detours.

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Isaiah 55:6-11
Jeremiah 29:11
Proverbs 3:5-6
Romans 8:27-28

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Stand Sure

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Matthew 5:10
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

I believe the time has come when we who believe in the scruples and absolutes of God’s word are being attacked for the ethics of our faith. I believe the era of true freedom of Christian belief has come to an end. But we are encouraged by Jesus’ words when he said, “If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, the world hates you.” And he said, “In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

Perhaps you’re facing opposition for your confession of God’s word today. It could be you’ve been accused of being dogmatic about a moral biblical precept. Or maybe you’re being ridiculed for your flat-line approach to a moral issue at work, at home or on the street. If that’s you, then let me encourage you to harbour no hidden selfish agenda in your heart and always walk in truth! God always vindicate the truth because Jesus is the Truth!

Remain sure of your convictions and walk in humble truth.

God-tracking is standing sure with humble confidence.

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John 15:18-19
John 16:33
Ephesians 6:10-18
1 Peter 5:6-11

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No Shifting Shadows

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Isaiah 24:1
O LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you; I will praise your name, for you have done wonderful things, plans formed of old, faithful and sure.

God’s word to you today: “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” The light of the mighty sun shining upon the earth produces shadows that shift and change with every passing minute, but the great and mighty Father of heavenly lights casts no shifting shadow with his glorious light. What he promises today, he fulfils tomorrow. The Bible says that he is faithful and that his love endures forever. His love never changes like shifting shadows.

Wherever you find yourself in your Christian walk, know that he will never abandon you. You can endure every trial and every affliction, because his love is your endurance. Your circumstances may change, but your Lord’s love and grace will never move like shifting shadows. So, hold fast to his promises and remain faithful in constant fellowship with his Spirit.

God-tracking is remaining secure despite shifting shadows.

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James 1:16-18
Hebrews 13:8
Psalm 36:5
1 Thessalonians 5:24

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God’s Doing

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1 Corinthians 15:10
But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

Funny how some people work hard at trying to be good enough to make their way into heaven. True hope for eternal life only comes when we realise that our good works gain us nothing. Only by God’s grace can we enter God’s rest. Only by repentance of sin and faith in Christ can we experience God’s grace. And grace is God’s doing!

 Funny how we think that by striving to be good, we can somehow attain a greater measure of God’s grace? But, and here’s the paradox, grace is effortless! Grace is God’s doing. It’s only by grace that we are saved through Christ. And it’s only by grace that God empowers us to serve him. As Jesus said to Apostle Paul, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my strength is made perfect in weakness.” Paul responds by saying, “For when I am weak, then I am strong.”

 God-tracking is resting in the effect of God’s grace.

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Ephesians 2:8-10
Romans 5:2
2 Corinthians 12:9-10

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I’m All Shook Up

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John 15:2
Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit.

Imagine your life as a fruit tree laden with wholesome fruit. One day, a gusty wind shakes your branches. Your fruit falls. Children gather it up and are nourished by its goodness. Some remains on the ground where birds peck at, dispersing the seed far and wide.

Over the years, the Lord has produced good fruit in you by teaching you his ways and growing your faith. This fruit contains the seed of the word of God. The Lord may be shaking you up today, disturbing your equilibrium. As your quiet little world is disrupted, the fruit of God’s presence will become evident to those around you, and the windfall will nourish them. At the same time, the seed of the gospel in your heart will be dispersed far and wide. Soon, your branches will be pruned so that you may bear new fruit to the glory of God.

God-tracking is allowing God to shake you up!

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John 15:1-8

Haggai 2:6-9

Luke 6:43-45

Galatians 5:22-24

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You Too Can Walk on Water

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Colossians 2:2(b)-3
… assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God's mystery, which is Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Peter had been fishing all night and caught nothing. After addressing the crowd on shore, Jesus told Peter to go out and fish again. Peter reluctantly complied, only to be surprised by the biggest catch he’d ever made. Peter left his catch and all he held dear to follow Jesus. Jesus said to him, “From now on you will catch men.” Peter could have made a fortune that day, but he chose to follow Jesus. He witnessed amazing miracles and the demonstration of God’s love. Peter even walked on water as he stayed in step with Jesus.

God’s word is packed with truth, hope and purpose, yet sadly, we all too often choose to follow our own selfish ambitions. Jesus is called the Way, the Truth and the Life for good reason. Only Jesus can provide us with true purpose. Stay in step with Jesus and you, too, may walk on water.

God-tracking is staying in step with Jesus.

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Luke 5:1-11
Acts 2-3
John 14:1-7

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The Zeal of the Lord

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Isaiah 59:17
For He put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation on His head; He put on the garments of vengeance for clothing and was clad with zeal as a cloak.

It’s sad when Christians lose the zeal of first love. After having discovered new life in Christ, it’s easy to fall back on old ways and grow cold. Jesus said to John on Patmos, “Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth.” Sadly, many of us may start our Christian walks with flair but soon lose our zeal.

Maybe that spark has gone out of your relationship with the Lord. If that’s you, then stop trying to do it in your own strength. Be encouraged to allow him to fan into flame the gift of the Holy Spirit. Ask the Lord to fill you again with his zeal, then step back from your efforts and watch as the zeal of the Lord once again sets your heart ablaze.

God-tracking is burning with the zeal of the Lord.

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Revelation 3:15-16
Isaiah 9:6-7
Mathew 3:11-12

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A Sublime Symphony

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Ephesians 2:10
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.

Orchestral arrangement involves using an array of instruments organised in such a way as to appropriately interpret the composer’s meaning of the piece. Arranging an orchestral performance of a single score of Beethoven, for instance, requires about 40 instruments to create a symphonic masterpiece.

I’ve discovered that, as I track God’s plans for my life, he composes new stories for me to play upon the strings of daily life. However, sometimes, I find myself confronted with a circumstance where it’s obvious that God was not the original composer. Yet, if I continue to acknowledge him in all my ways, my Father will arrange every nuance of my life to coincide with his sublime symphony.

Author, Stuart Windsor said, “I pondered the way God knits together the often chaotic threads of life to make things happen his way.” Only Jesus can turn your discord into a sublime symphony.

God-tracking is allowing God to orchestrate your life.

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Proverbs 3:5-6
Hebrews 12:1-2
Romans 8:28-39

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In His Time

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Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Many first-time parents wait impatiently for the arrival of that first newborn. The 9 months from those first words, “I’m pregnant,” to the first breath of that little one seemed to me to be the longest months of my life. The parents (especially mom) chomp at the bit, waiting – craving – that moment. But that first breath is planned by God.

It could be that you are anticipating a move or a change of some sort and have become weary in waiting. A baby will not be born normally until its body is ready.  God knows when you will be ready to make that move. The moment of new life is in God’s hands. If you continue to acknowledge the Lord God in all your plans and seek first his goodness, then He will open that door at exactly the right time, and you will be wildly blessed!

God-tracking is waiting patiently for your time to come.

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Matthew 6:33
Galatians 6:7-10
Isaiah 55:9-11

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Wholly Conscious of Him

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Colossians 3:23
And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men

A while back, I sensed the Holy Spirit tell me to give up 7 days as a kind of fast by focusing on his presence. I was to commit every day of the week to consciously seeking him and his touch on all I was doing.

As the week progressed, it took serious self-discipline to stop thinking about myself. Every time I became distracted, the Holy Spirit would draw me back to being conscious of his presence. I needed to be wholly conscious of God.

I discovered the importance of tracking God’s will in every nuisance of daily life. Whatever I do, I should do in the name of Jesus. My life is his, and my ambition should be to remain in his will. The Bible reminds us to seek first God’s domain and his goodness in our lives. Only then can we begin to realise his daily blessings and provision.

God-tracking is a daily God-consciousness.

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Colossians 3:17
Galatians 2:20
Matthew 6:33

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A Fire Shut Up in My Bones

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Jeremiah 20:9
“But His word was in my heart like a burning fire shut up in my bones; I was weary of holding it back, and I could not.”

The prophet Jeremiah said, “His word was in my heart like a burning fire.” He knew what it was like
to be consumed by the zeal of the Lord. Though his word was harsh and condemning, Jeremiah was compelled to deliver the word of God even though his outspokenness would result in his persecution.

Jeremiah was sold-out for God. The fire shut up in his bones prohibited him from being indifferent or lethargic. He said, “His word was in my heart like a burning fire shut up in my bones; I was weary of holding it back and I could not.”

Is there a fire burning in your heart? Are you filled with the zeal of the Lord like Jeremiah? If so, then allow that fire to consume you. Kindle the flames of worship, prayer, fellowship and word that the Lord has shut up in your heart.

God-tracking is fanning the flames.

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Jeremiah 20:7-10
1 Kings 19:13-15
Revelation 3:15-16

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The Fragrance of Christ

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2 Corinthians 2:14
Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.

In Exodus, we read how the Lord told Moses to mix fragrant ingredients to form the oil to anoint the artefacts of the temple. This oil included myrrh, cinnamon and sweet-smelling cane. Anyone who worked in the temple would come out smelling like sweet herbs. It was the fragrance of worship.

Scripture tells us that those who know Jesus as Saviour will gain the aroma of the knowledge of Christ. Wherever they go, they will spread that fragrance. However, a person emanating the fragrance of Christ becomes a stench in the nostrils of those who do not know Christ. But when a worshipper of God is among fellow worshippers, his fragrance is the sweet smell of worship, like the scent of myrrh, cinnamon and sweet-smelling cane.

So, take courage when someone tells you that you’re getting up their nose. To those who love the Lord, you are the pleasant fragrance of life, but in the world, your fragrance will cause offence.  

God-tracking is coming out smelling like Christ.

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Exodus 30:22-30
2 Corinthians 2:14-16

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I Have Been Crucified with Christ

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Galatians 2:20
I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.

Simon had come to Jerusalem to celebrate Passover with his boys. They were looking forward to the festival. As they entered the Via Dolorosa, they were confronted by Roman soldiers, driving a man to his crucifixion. The man was being whipped and mocked. He fell under the heavy cross. “You there,” called the centurion, “Carry his cross!”

Simon was horrified. It wasn’t simply helping this man that affected him. It was the fact that he would be associated with his crucifixion for all posterity. It would be as though Simon himself were being crucified!

Jesus said, “If anyone desires to come after me, let him take up his cross, and follow me.” When you accept Christ as Lord, you choose to be crucified with him. The life you now live, you live by faith in the risen Christ who loved you and gave himself up for you.

God-tracking is picking up that cross to follow Jesus.

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Matthew 27:32-56
Matthew 16:24-26
Romans 6:1-11

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Contentment Is Great Gain

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1 Timothy 6:6
Now godliness with contentment is great gain.

How do we measure success? Do we measure it by productivity or a booming bank balance? Or do we measure success by achieving contentment?

Jeff ran a small business. He was soon making good money, but, sadly, he failed to acknowledge God and was never content. He pressed forward in blind ambition. One day, Jeff entered into a deal that failed. Soon his company collapsed, leaving him in debt and destitute.  

The scripture says that unless the Lord builds the house, the labourers labour in vain. It also says that whatever we do, we should walk in godliness and acknowledge God in all our ways. My encouragement to you today is to get out from under God’s feet and into his hands. Acknowledge the Lord and be content in the level of success he brings your way. As Benjamin Franklin Said, "Content makes poor men rich; discontent makes rich men poor." 

God-tracking is being content to work hand-in-hand with God  

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Colossians 3:17
1 Timothy 6:6-8
1 Corinthians 15:57-58
Psalm 25:12-14
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