The Presence of God

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Permalink Reply by Debbie Hasty on March 16, 2010 at 10:42am

I know there have been certain movies I would start to watch and within my spirit I knew I had to turn it off as I felt Gods Spirit telling me it was something I did not need to be watching as it was very Satanic in nature that could possibly open a door for Satan to enter into my mind and try to destroy my faith in God. Satan loves to use the cinema to deceive many as so many only view it as entertainment, even many Christians, but there is always the possibility of an underline subliminal message that could effect our thinking about certain things and make us question those things of God. I love it when the discernment of the Holy Spirit makes itself present in my life to give me guidance so I remain pleasing to the Father in all I do and say.

1Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

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Permalink Reply by Francis Dias on March 17, 2010 at 10:06pm

Hi Debbie: Thanks for your reply. I just wanted to correct the presumption you had about the movie. It was just a simple ordinary movie with absolutely no evil overtones. Actually, the movie was just incidental and provided no cause for the coming of the Presence of God. I mentioned it cause I wanted to say, how good God is; because at times our minds may be far from Him (as mine was when I was watching the movie) yet, He comes to visit! Isn't He good? I am reminded of what David said in Psalm 40:17 'But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me:'

Yes I'm aware that what you wrote also happens which serves as a caution to bar Satan from taking over your mind. And our beloved Holy Spirit is always around to effect a rescue!

God bless.
Francis

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Permalink Reply by Charles David Ziegler on March 17, 2010 at 9:25pm

I believe that you are referring to the Manifested Presence of God. His manifested presence is the most important time in my life. In His manifested presence I am often lost to the world not really cognizant of any other things or persons around me. These times are my "cool of the evening" and I cherish these times. Often these times are during worship (singing praise and worship songs at church) but not always.

Turning Point

One new years service Pastor Linda was conducting the morning service as Pastor Dennis was working. At the end of the service she felt led to open the alter we were to ask God for what we wanted Him to do or change in our life in this new year. I asked the Holy Spirit if He wanted me to go up and He said yes, so I went but not knowing what I was to ask for. When Pastor Linda asked me what I wanted I replied what I heard in my spirit. The manifested presence of God to rest upon me. I was surprised at this request but it seemed right amd she laid hands upon me and prayed accordingly and this started an awesome journey. The Lord started to give me scriptures to study, many and varied in scope and these scriptures coupled with His narrative led me to a deeper cleansing and a decision path. He said He would be coming to ask me some questions that He wanted me to take very seriously the answer that I would give.He said that thing that I asked for was free but came at a great price. That I was coming to a threshold and if I accepted this gift that I was in a harness(so to speak) and had to continue to stay tight to God and not have the"luxury" to stray far for if I did I could easily get swept away and not make it back.

Heb 6:4-6
4 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,
5 And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,
6 If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.
KJV

This is a sobering picture and He said I will Come and ask you "Have you counted the cost" so decide carefully. This was during Jan. On the Wednesday night prayer meeting in early Feb. (we arrived about 10 min. late) we walked in and the song service had started. I sat in the front row and with in 5 minutes I was on the floor,stuck to the floor. I could only move my head from side to side.Pastor Dennis said that he saw something coming, like a fireball in the spirit. As he said this it hit me and I was on "fire". Then I heard a voice say I am here for your answer. "David, have you counted the cost?" "yes Lord I have counted the cost", "David have you counted(emphasis) the cost?", " yes Lord I have counted the cost", "David have you counted the cost?".Yes Lord I have counted the cost". "What is your decision?" "I choose to go with You where ever You Go, there is no where else for me to go, there is nothing back there and I don't want to stay here I'll go with you Lord.Then another voice said "I will do a new thing, it shall spring forth and you shall know it.(Another scripture He gave me to study on) and the yet another voice said "even so come Lord Jesus". After about 45-55 min I was able to regain my seat. The Full Gospel Businessmen Convention started that following Fri at the Holiday inn Decatur and in the first meeting that afternoon Danial Yoder spoke and at the end of the meeting he gave an alter callfor two specific groups of people. Those that had robbed God and those who had prayed and didn't get a reply. I asked the Holy Spirit if I needed to go up and He said yes(I had robbed God of my time and talents and in the past tithe) so up I went. As Bro. Yoder laid hands on me he began to speak to me. He said that I had been called years ago but I did not answer the call. It would have been easier then to answer the call but since this day I chose to answer the call"I WILL HEAL YOIUR HEART. Then BOOM , I had never been hit this hard by the power of God and I went down like a sack of potatoes. After a while(most everyone was gone) I got up. I became aware of what felt like a hand on my head toward the back, but not on the outside but on the inside, Sometimes(like now) it is strong and other times it is light but is there.

I wrote this not for my sake or fame for I am just a recipient, I am not special or important, and any good that is in me is HIM, but I want the children of the most high to know that God is real and can touch you, can handle you, can make Himself known in a tangible way. He desires to caress the cheek of His children as I do my children. He wants us to hang out with Him, make Him the center, ongoing conversation with Him. The scripture "Pray without ceasing" is simple when He is a real person right there with you, its not a stretch.When God is more real to you than your wife, more real than your friend then He is occupying the place He desires. Ask Him to bring His manifested presence into your life and your life will never be the same.
Love In Christ Jesus Dave

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Permalink Reply by Norma on March 19, 2010 at 10:27pm

Hi Francis,
I remember the first time when I felt His presence....
My father is evangelist and pastor, so he was a preaching in a event, he preached about of Power of God and his presence.... I thought: My father talk about your power and your presence, but I never have felt your power or your presence... How is your power? and that moment I didnt feel anything... suddenly my father began to pray for new souls that recieved to Christ as his Lord and Savior, so My father asked me... to sing a song while he was praying.....
So when I took the microphone... Wow I felt the touch of God since my head until my feet... it was a shake by all my body... I cant sing. I began to cry, cry and cry, there were a lot people... I left the microphone, and run to a corner... so I cryed more and more... I cant stop. I just say THANKS GOD... THANKS GOD...YOU ARE GOOD WITH ME... THANKS GOD, THANKS, THANKS.
Wow that was the best experience in my life... Of course, now I feel the presence of God too.... but my first time was incredible... I never could forget that.
Blessings,
Norma

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