Dwelling in His Presence

God's will is good, acceptable, and perfect.

Written by Bill Elliff | Saturday, June 1, 2024

What we need is not just a moment in His presence—a brief period in a worship service, Bible study, or prayer. We cherish these, but the settled victory comes as we learn to dwell—to stay—to remain in a stable or fixed position, not to be drawn away or distracted. Jesus called this “abiding.”

The upright will dwell in Your presence. (Psalm 140:13b)

The greatest need of man and the greatest desire of God is to experience His presence. Everything flows from the presence of the Lord, and the nearness of God is our greatest good.

Wandering

“Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it; prone to leave the God I love,” the songwriter said. The lure of the world, the flesh, and the devil is relentless. It is easy to be pulled away, like Martha, who was “distracted (literally, “drawn away”) by her many preparations” (Luke 10:40).

It is hard to stay focused on Him, but it is possible. We go where we want to go and do what we want to do. Hunger and desperation determine our direction. And if we seek Him, we will find Him if we search with all our hearts.

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