Topic: Accessing God’s Presence [Seeds of Destiny 1 November 2018 Devotional]

Scripture: Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. Psalms 100:4 Thought For The Day: It is critical to give thanks to God if you must access His Presence. The Presence of God is the greatest asset of man on earth. If a person desires to get to the top in life and stay on top, he/she must cultivate and maintain the Presence of God in his/her life. Now, one way or avenue of accessing God’s presence is thanksgiving. Thanksgiving gives access to God’s Presence (Psalm 100:4). People who accessed God’s Presence in the Scripture and in contemporary times praised their way into His Presence. However, when a person comes before God with complains instead of praises, such a person will not gain access to the gates of God, let alone the courts of His Presence. It is like standing outside the gate of a man’s house trying to talk to the man who is in his bedroom. So, it is critical to give thanks to God if you must access His Presence, and when you gain access to God’s Presence, many things happen (Psalm 100:5). Let me give you three examples of the things that happen when you gain access to the Presence of God: 1. We encounter the manifestation of the goodness of God It is not possible to know how to praise and not experience the goodness of God (Psalm 100:4-5). 2. We encounter the manifestation of God’s mercy The mercy of God is located in the Presence of God; and God’s mercy preserves us from destruction (Psalm 100:4-5). 3. We encounter the manifestation of the truth of God The truth of God is the Word of God (John 17:17, Psalm 100:4-5). As you give God praise, you will encounter the truth that will guarantee your liberty in life, in Jesus’ Name. Beloved, my counsel is, make up your mind to praise God always. Remember this: It is critical to give thanks to God if you must access His Presence. Assignments: 1. Avoid the lifestyle of complaining and murmuring. 2. Live a life of deep praise and worship. FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: ACCESS TO HIS PRESENCE Prayer: Lord, thank You for showing me mercy. Thank You for all You have done for me and what You will do. I receive access to Your Presence as I praise You from my heart, Lord, in Jesus’ Name. Daily Bible Reading: Ezekiel 1:1 to 3:15, Hebrew 3:1 to 19, Psalm 104:1 to 23, Proverbs 26:24 to 26 Quote: To live a life of praise and worship is to access Divine preservation. Culled from 15 KINGDOM STRATEGIES FOR SURVIVAL by Dr Paul Enenche. Amazing Fact: A mouse can fit through a hole the size of a ballpoint pen. Today In History: 01/11/1982 – Honda becomes the first Asian automobile company to produce cars in the United States with the opening of its factory in Marysville, Ohio; a Honda Accord is the first car produced there. Also Read: Click HERE to read Other Inspirational Messages by Pastor Paul Enenche Today’s devotional was written by Pastor Paul Enenche of the Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), headquartered at Abuja, Nigeria, with Pastor Paul and Becky Enenche, as the Senior Pastors. It is a power-packed arena where God’s Presence, Principles and Power are at work for the salvation, healing and restoration of human destinies and dignities Flatimes Notice Board: Until you are born again, God ever abiding presence will never be with you. You must be born again to enjoy continuous victory. Please say the displayed prayer below in faith: Lord Jesus, come into my life. I accept You as my Lord and Personal Saviour. I believe in my heart You died and rose from the dead to save me. Thank You Lord for saving me, in Jesus name Amen. If you just prayed the prayer of salvation online please send your testimonies and prayer request to contact@faithoyedepo.org, 07026385437 OR 08141320204.