30th December 21

Checking into God's Presence... The year we started with so much anticipation is now on it’s back, gradually receding into the part of the previous years. But the question now is how we have performed before God when we take our conducts into perspective. So this morning “O house of Aaron, trust in the Lord: he is their help and their shield. Ye that fears the Lord, trust in the Lord: he is their help and their shield. The Lord hath been mindful of us: he will bless us; he will bless the house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron. He will bless them that fear the Lord, both small and great. The Lord shall increase you more and more, you and your children. Ye are blessed of the Lord which made heaven and earth. The heavens, even the heavens, are the Lord's: but the earth hath he given to the children of men. The dead praise, not the Lord, neither any that go down into silence. But we will bless the Lord from this time forth and forevermore. Praise the Lord." Psalm 115:10-18 By definition, and at this withering year, the Church of Jesus Christ must not wait until special occasions like Easter, Christmas Day, New Year Day, Mother's and father's Day, and any periodic harvests before they can give praise, worship, and celebrate the goodness of the Lord. Instead, the Church of God must rediscover the energy to serve God with faith, obedience, belief, trust, and total joy and, in wonder, with submission and glory, celebrate the righteousness and Holiness of God by dedicating each day to His Glory.  In the Book of Nehemiah, the people who gathered to celebrate the dedication of the Wall in Jerusalem were not without some teething problems. Still, they summed up courage by putting aside their significant challenges. They gathered to celebrate God in His Newness, expressing great joy and gladness with music and dancing, offering sacrifices and praises until their voices were heard afar off. “On that day, they offered great sacrifices, rejoicing because God had given them great joy. The women and children also rejoiced. "The sound of rejoicing in Jerusalem could be heard far away". Nehemiah 12:43  That was because God remembered them for all their good works, according to  Nehemiah 13:31. It states- "And for the wood offering, at times appointed, and for the first fruits. Remember me, O my God, for good." With delight, God will often fill His people with joy and the good things of life. But for Him to perform this duty, His people must first cleanse themselves of paganism, be joyful and then remember to dedicate each day they are alive to His Glory.  The people who call themselves after the Name of God must also remember to bring their offerings and their first fruits at the appointed time to the tabernacles of the Lord. Have you given Him the day through your praise and offerings? Do you prefer to cling to your knowledge and understanding? Do you remember that God wants us to rejoice in His presence so He can never forget us? But first, we remember to love God, honour, and fear Him by following His principles. God, in return, will establish us as pillars of greatness: like Abraham, He will also allow buildings of our excellence to be substantial and remain forever. Remember us, oh God and do not allow the waywardness in us to shun away the good things of life you have promised to give us. Failures may be part of life; wherever we have failed, oh Lord, let our failures become stepping stones to our breakthroughs, progress, and successes. Bring down and disgrace with Your power, every satanic crowd, and power gathering to mock and unseat Your glory upon us and do not allow our dreams of greatness to die in the Mighty Name of Jesus Christ. Amen Http://testimony-times.blogspot.co.uk Just Checking into His Presence...