So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight.
2 Corinthians 5:6-7
I was reading an article not long ago about what scientists call ‘parallel realities.’ Essentially, it means an unseen reality that exists alongside something that is seen. You and I may not see it or fully experience it, but that doesn’t mean it’s not real.
You see, every person has his own perceived reality. But beyond that concept of reality there are also unseen realities. For example, a blind person has never seen a cloud, but that doesn’t mean clouds don’t exist. In fact, they’re just as real for the blind person as they are for someone who can walk outside and see them.
And certainly, this concept is true concerning faith as well. I’ve never personally seen God. In fact, the Bible says no one has (John 1:18). And I’ve never shaken hands with Jesus Christ. But I believe that God is more real than the words on this page.
I’ve heard people say that when it comes to faith, “Give me something of substance. Give me something real.” Well, faith is real! In fact, faith in God will be around long after this world is gone and finished.
So when it comes to your faith, get rid of any abstract ethereal concept of God because He is more real than anything you’ll ever experience!
GOD IS MORE REAL THAN ANYTHING YOU’LL EXPERIENCE. SO HAVE FAITH THAT HE EXISTS TODAY AND WANTS A RELATIONSHIP WITH YOU!
“It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of musick, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of the LORD; So that the priests could not stand to minister by reason of the cloud: for the glory of the LORD had filled the house of God.”
2 Chronicles 5:13–14
There never has been a building to compare with the amazing temple constructed by Solomon to provide a place of worship for God. The vision for the building was originally David’s; and when God told the great king it would be his son who would carry out the project, David spent the final years of his life and reign preparing materials and helping Solomon plan for the sacred place that would house the Ark of the Covenant. After years of careful work, when the building was finally complete, Solomon held a great dedication service. During that service, the visible presence of the Spirit of God filled the building in such power that the people could not stay inside.
Many people read this story and think how wonderful it would be to see God’s presence displayed like that. Yet in truth, every believer has the same Holy Spirit in his life from the moment of conversion. Jesus said,“And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;” (John 14:16). The problem is not that we do not have God’s presence, but that we often do things that obscure and hinder His work. His glory is present, but we do not see it because of the way in which we are living.
Today’s Growth Principle:
Do not allow anything in your life to hinder the working of the Holy Spirit’s power.
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