Experiencing the Transformative Joy of God's Presence

Devotional

Day 1: The Transformative Power of God's Presence

In Psalm 16:11, we are reminded that in God's presence, there is fullness of joy. This joy is not just a fleeting emotion but a deep-seated confidence and assurance that transcends our circumstances. When we actively seek and dwell in God's presence, we experience a transformative power that brings peace and confidence into our lives. This joy is a gift from God, available to us through faith and righteousness in Christ. As we grow in our faith and seek His presence daily, we will find that His joy becomes a constant source of strength and encouragement. [04:49]

"You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore." (Psalm 16:11, ESV)

Reflection: How can you make seeking God's presence a daily priority in your life? What practical steps can you take to ensure you are dwelling in His presence and experiencing His transformative joy?

Day 2: The Problem of Sin and the Solution of Righteousness

Sin has historically caused humanity to fear God's presence, creating a barrier between us and Him. From the time of Adam and Eve, sin has separated us from the fullness of joy that comes from being in God's presence. However, through Christ's sacrifice, we have been made righteous. This righteousness allows us to boldly enter God's presence without fear, enabling us to experience the fullness of joy and the solutions to our problems. By embracing the righteousness that Christ has afforded us, we can overcome the fear of sin and confidently approach God, knowing that we are accepted and loved. [24:10]

"For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God." (2 Corinthians 5:21, ESV)

Reflection: Are there areas in your life where you still feel separated from God due to sin? How can you embrace the righteousness of Christ and boldly enter God's presence today?

Day 3: The Year of His Presence

The year 2024 has been declared as the "Year of His Presence." This prophetic declaration calls us to experience God's presence in every aspect of our lives—our health, finances, relationships, and more. As we hunger for His presence and seek it daily, we will see miracles, answers to prayers, and the fullness of joy manifest in our lives. This year, let us commit to seeking God's presence with a renewed passion and expectation, believing that He will move powerfully in our midst and bring transformation in every area of our lives. [07:55]

"And he said, 'My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.'" (Exodus 33:14, ESV)

Reflection: What specific areas of your life do you want to see transformed by God's presence this year? How can you intentionally seek His presence in those areas?

Day 4: Faith and Righteousness as Keys to God's Presence

To access God's presence, we must have faith in the righteousness that Christ has afforded us. This faith allows us to overcome the fear of sin and boldly enter God's presence. In His presence, we find the fullness of joy and the solutions to our problems. By growing in our faith and embracing the righteousness of Christ, we can confidently approach God and experience the transformative power of His presence in our lives. Let us cultivate a strong faith and a deep understanding of our righteousness in Christ, so that we can fully access and enjoy the blessings of God's presence. [32:56]

"Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need." (Hebrews 4:16, ESV)

Reflection: How can you grow in your faith and understanding of your righteousness in Christ? What steps can you take to confidently approach God's presence and experience His fullness of joy?

Day 5: Daily Bread of God's Presence

Just as the Israelites had the showbread in the temple, we are called to believe by faith for the daily provision of God's presence. This daily bread of His presence sustains us, brings us joy, and provides the answers and solutions we need. We must make it a priority to seek His presence every day, trusting that He will meet our needs and fill us with His joy. By cultivating a daily habit of seeking God's presence, we can experience His transformative power and the fullness of joy that comes from being in His presence. [11:45]

"And he humbled you and let you hunger and fed you with manna, which you did not know, nor did your fathers know, that he might make you know that man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord." (Deuteronomy 8:3, ESV)

Reflection: How can you incorporate seeking God's presence into your daily routine? What practical steps can you take to ensure you are receiving the daily bread of His presence?

Sermon Summary

### Summary

Today, we delved into the profound truth of Psalm 16:11, which declares, "You will make known to me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forever." We explored the transformative power of God's presence and the fullness of joy it brings. The essence of our journey is to understand that God's presence is not a distant promise but a present reality that we can access through faith and righteousness in Christ.

We began by acknowledging that many of us are engaged in faith projects, seeking God's intervention in various areas of our lives. However, the key to unlocking these blessings lies in actively working our faith and growing in it. God's wisdom and presence are more valuable than any earthly treasure, and He is pouring out His wisdom freely for those who are willing to receive it.

The central theme of our discussion was the joy of God's presence. Joy is not merely a fleeting emotion but a deep-seated confidence and assurance that we have nothing to fear in Him. In His presence, we find the fullness of joy, a joy that transcends circumstances and brings peace and confidence.

We also touched on the problem of sin, which has historically caused humanity to fear God's presence. From the time of Adam and Eve, sin has created a barrier between us and God. However, through Christ's sacrifice, we have been made righteous, and this righteousness allows us to boldly enter God's presence without fear.

The year 2024 has been declared as the "Year of His Presence." This is a prophetic declaration that we will experience God's presence in every aspect of our lives—our health, finances, relationships, and more. We are called to hunger for His presence, to seek it daily, and to walk in it continually. As we do, we will see miracles, answers to prayers, and the fullness of joy manifest in our lives.

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Key Takeaways

1. seated confidence and assurance in Him. This joy transcends circumstances and brings peace and confidence. We are called to actively seek and dwell in His presence to experience this transformative power. [04:49]
2. The Problem of Sin and the Solution of Righteousness: Sin has historically caused humanity to fear God's presence, creating a barrier between us and God. However, through Christ's sacrifice, we have been made righteous. This righteousness allows us to boldly enter God's presence without fear, enabling us to experience the fullness of joy and the solutions to our problems.

3. The Year of His Presence: The year 2024 has been declared as the "Year of His Presence." This prophetic declaration calls us to experience God's presence in every aspect of our lives—our health, finances, relationships, and more. As we hunger for His presence and seek it daily, we will see miracles, answers to prayers, and the fullness of joy manifest in our lives.

4. Faith and Righteousness as Keys to God's Presence: To access God's presence, we must have faith in the righteousness that Christ has afforded us. This faith allows us to overcome the fear of sin and boldly enter God's presence. In His presence, we find the fullness of joy and the solutions to our problems.

5. Daily Bread of God's Presence: Just as the Israelites had the showbread in the temple, we are called to believe by faith for the daily provision of God's presence. This daily bread of His presence sustains us, brings us joy, and provides the answers and solutions we need. We must make it a priority to seek His presence every day.

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Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[00:33] - Introduction and Thanksgiving
[01:32] - Working Your Faith
[02:42] - God's Wisdom and Presence
[03:22] - The Joy of His Presence
[04:49] - Fullness of Joy in His Presence
[07:55] - The Year of His Presence
[10:17] - Hunger for His Presence
[14:47] - The Problem of Sin
[24:10] - Righteousness and God's Presence
[32:56] - Faith in Righteousness
[39:01] - Seeking His Presence
[52:29] - Miracles in His Presence
[55:02] - United in His Presence
[60:04] - Access to His Presence
[63:30] - Moses and God's Presence
[70:24] - Daily Bread of His Presence
[74:22] - Individual and Corporate Presence
[79:18] - Receiving His Presence
[84:25] - Healing and Miracles
[89:03] - Personal Ministry and Prayer
[95:16] - Tremble at His Presence
[100:35] - Faith in God and His Presence

Bible Study Guide

Observation Questions

According to Psalm 16:11, what are the two key benefits of being in God's presence?
In Genesis 2:16-17, what command did God give to Adam, and what was the consequence of disobedience?
What does Acts 3:19 say will happen when we repent and turn back to God?

Interpretation Questions

How does the promise in Psalm 16:11 about the fullness of joy in God's presence relate to the sermon’s declaration of 2024 as the "Year of His Presence"? [07:55]
What does the story of Adam and Eve in Genesis 2:16-17 teach us about the impact of sin on our relationship with God and His presence? [15:39]
How does Acts 3:19 connect repentance with experiencing the refreshing presence of the Lord, and why is this significant for believers today? [17:17]

Application Questions

The sermon emphasized the importance of seeking God's presence daily. What practical steps can you take to prioritize God's presence in your daily routine? [10:17]
Reflect on a time when you felt distant from God due to sin. How did you overcome that barrier, and what role did repentance play in restoring your relationship with God? [27:44]
The sermon mentioned that joy in God's presence is not just a fleeting emotion but a deep-seated confidence. How can you cultivate this kind of joy in your life, especially during challenging times? [04:49]
The year 2024 has been declared as the "Year of His Presence." What specific areas of your life (health, finances, relationships) do you want to see transformed by God's presence, and how will you actively seek His presence in those areas? [07:55]
The sermon discussed the problem of sin and the solution of righteousness through Christ. How can you remind yourself daily of your righteousness in Christ to boldly enter God's presence without fear? [24:10]
The concept of "daily bread of God's presence" was highlighted. How can you make seeking God's presence as essential as your daily physical nourishment? [11:45]
Think of a specific situation where you need God's wisdom and intervention. How can you apply the principles from the sermon to work your faith and grow in it to see God's presence manifest in that situation? [01:32]

Sermon Clips

### Quotes for Outreach

1. "God is pouring out His wisdom in this place. God is honoring this place with His wisdom. And His wisdom is more valuable than what? Gold and silver and jewels and anything you can desire. Right? Anything. Proverbs 3. Anything you can desire. It's more... He's pouring out His wisdom. He's pouring out the jewels of His wisdom in this place." [02:05] (27 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

2. "In your presence, Lord, is fullness of joy. The joy of His presence. The joy of His presence. The joy of His presence. What is joy? But it's not just a smile. It's not just happiness. It is the understanding and the confidence that I have nothing. Nothing to fear in Him. In His presence, there is fullness of joy." [04:49] (28 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

3. "You're in forever now. What you waiting on? You're in eternal life now. Life to the full till it overflows. God's definition of fullness. You're in it now. What you waiting on? Grab it with your faith. Grab it with your faith. Lord, I take hold of it. I'm in forever now. I'm in eternity now. In His presence is fullness of joy." [06:30] (29 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

4. "We need His presence today like never before. We need to claw after His presence. We need to go after His presence. We need to desire His presence. Seek Him first more than anything else. Lord, we want your presence. In His presence is fullness of joy." [01:03:07] (20 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

5. "The Lord wants to distinguish you. He wants to set you apart from the other people on the earth. He wants to show His favor is on you. He wants to cause a separation to come and people go why are they blessed? And because you're in His presence you'll have one answer because of God because of the Lord." [01:07:59] (20 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

### Quotes for Members

1. "Almost every single person in here has some kind of faith project you're working on. And now, the thing is, you might not have watched the broadcast, but you'll call and you'll try to get God to magically work it. And you need to work your faith. You need to go and watch those broadcasts. And grow so your faith will go to work. Amen?" [01:32] (19 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

2. "You realize. Now think about this. Oh, when we get to heaven. We're going to be in the pleasure of the Lord. You're in forever now. You're in forever now. What you waiting on? You're in eternal life now. Life to the full till it overflows. God's definition of fullness. You're in it now. What you waiting on? Grab it with your faith. Grab it with your faith. Lord, I take hold of it. I'm in forever now. I'm in eternity now. In His presence is fullness of joy." [06:30] (38 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

3. "From that day, sin has caused a fear of the presence of God. People, even if they thought they were getting into the presence of God, they were still scared of it. They were still, like, timid. They weren't bold coming into the throne room. They were like, yeah, I know I should go. But I know I'm not quite ready yet. It's called a fear of the presence of God. But God's done something about that." [52:29] (27 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

4. "Faith will take you to righteousness. Righteousness will take you into His presence and His presence will take you to joy because all the answers start to come about the distinguishing. Why? Because of His presence. Because of His presence." [01:09:44] (15 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

5. "2024 the year of the presence. The year of the presence for Boomerang. The year of the presence where we enter into it and we never come out again. The year of the presence. Are you ready to receive? Are you ready to pick the easy pickings of the low hanging fruit? Are you ready to receive?" [01:18:57] (24 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

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