5th February 2021

Checking into God's Presence...  "Also, thou son of man, the children of thy people still are talking against thee by the walls and in the doors of the houses, and speak one to another, everyone to his brother, saying, Come, I pray you and hear what the word that cometh forth from the Lord is. And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as my people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them: for with their mouth they shew much love, but their heart goeth after their covetousness. And, lo, thou art unto them as a lovely song of one that hath a pleasant voice, and can play well on an instrument: for they hear thy words, but they do them not. And when this cometh to pass, (lo, it will come,) then shall they know that a prophet hath been among them." Ezekiel 33:20-33 Prophet Ezekiel talked about the repercussions of living with infirmities in the presence of God. The Book of Proverbs 6:16-19 also says so much about these. It states- "these six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren." When we consider the above, most certainly no one; and absolutely no one can withstand the Lord's Holiness. But the Lord wants us to continually work on our flaws and be considered as His sons and daughters: provided we choose to pine away from our sinful acts. And so in Ezekiel 33:10-11 the Lord gave us some clear insights into the sort of relationship He has with sinners. It states- "therefore, O thou son of man, speak unto the house of Israel; Thus ye speak, saying, If our transgressions and our sins are upon us, and we pine away in them, how should we then live? Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel? Today; I pray for the change required to live a sin-free life so we can be connected to God's mercy for His grace to manifest upon us. I also ask God for testimonies we can share for living a life filled with His dictates. And may all we ever desire come our way in measures exceeding our understanding, and speed which beats our imagination. May we also remain fruitful, healthy, and enjoy the unceasing joy of the Almighty God, albeit with long life, comfort and the peace made possible by His grace in Jesus Mighty Name. Amen Http://testimony-times.blogspot.co.uk Just Checking into His Presence...