In Romans 8, Paul talks about how the creation is groaning and waiting for the redemption of God. And Paul mentions that we can partake in the 1st fruits of the Spirit. This simply blows me away. Who am I that you O Lord would allow to taste of the 1st fruits? I can get a taste of heaven here and now. We can get a taste, YOU can get a taste of heaven here and now. Do you know where that is found? It is found in God’s presence. We are told taste and see that the Lord is good. Will we?
There is no reason to be a Christian if the Holy Spirit is not working in our lives. There is no reason to do the things that we do. If God is not moving then why would we go to church? It would be an empty shell. Why are we Christians? I do not want to sit in a circle and sing a few songs if that is all that there is. Why do we read our bible if it is just words on a page? It’s not! It is life! There is so much more and we can taste it here and now.
Where is our heart? Do we want to be stirred up? Do we really want the presence of God in our life? I know I do. As we seek the Lord and as we simply draw near to God because he is God and he loves us, we will find life and we can and will experience revival. Oh Revival! What a sweetness there is when we are revived and are able to commune with the Savior. How do we get into that place where we can come alive again in passion and intimacy with the Master?
By simply coming to Christ through faith and drawing near to him. It is so simple! Let Jesus be Jesus and love him because he loves you. Fellowship with Jesus; let him lead you and guide you and direct you. Are you in Christ? If so then let us come boldly to the throne room of grace as the book of Hebrews declares because we can. We have access into the throne room of the King of kings. Lets go.
I fear that we are a people that do not enter into the presence of God Almighty. I fear that we live like God doesn’t love us or in a way that declares that we have no power. And that is such a lie. I just need to believe and trust and love God and worship the Lord. All we have to do is come to Jesus. He says, “Come to me. Let me take the burden, let me lead and guide you. Trust me!”
We ought to be worshippers! Let us be a people who worship God for who he is. Let us be a people who seek God and enjoy the Lord. Let us listen to his voice and listen to his Spirit. Let us enter into his presence right now and return to the Lord wholeheartedly.
Listen to the urgency of these scriptures……they are all chapter 9:11.
Psalm 9:11 Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion! Declare His deeds among the people.
Luke 9:11 But when the multitudes knew it, they followed Him; and He received them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who had need of healing.
Hebrews 9:11 But Christ came as High Priest of the good things to come, with the greater and more perfect tabernacle not made with hands, that is, not of this creation.
