Psalm 122:1-2. “I was glad when they said unto me, ‘Let us go into the house of the Lord.’ Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem.” THE PRESENCE OF GOD. Not always am I conscious of this very important fact – Wherever I am found is also where God is at – In the middle of a bustling crowd or when I am alone There is an unseen presence there, for I dwell in God’s home.
When out upon a stormy sea, behold, my God is there When climbing up some very steep hill, He there my burdens share. When there’s pressure to conform to those who seem to crowd around The presence of God is real, and where God is, it’s holy ground.
There is one unusual place where God meets with His people It’s not necessarily in some place that’s marked by a cross or steeple. The house of the Lord is where He sometimes meets with two or three At that place where His presence is, that is where I want to be.
Not all the prayers are audible; the women pray in silence. There is not a lot of noise there when we are in God’s presence. But there is peace that permeates in the house of God – And characterized by holiness, we are guided by His Word.
In the presence of God, wherever on this earth I’m found – There is a sense of order, not a great cacophony of sound. I know He can be heard in thunder or the roaring of great waters, But there is quiet contentment when we are with our heavenly Father.
“Father, I thank Thee for the privilege of being in the house of the Lord. Thy people are older here, and there doesn’t seem to be much hope for change as their age is upon them, and they cannot do more. Yet I believe this is the place of Thy name, and if it be Thy will for the testimony to continue, may it always be with the view of glorifying Thy name and giving honor to Thee. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”