Open Heavens Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye
Memorise: Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John,
and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and
they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus. Acts 4:13
READ: Acts 4:12-14
God’s presence is perceivable. Its effect can be so strong
that people around you will notice it. The presence of God with Joseph was
noticed by his master (Genesis 39:3). When God is with you, people will know.
You cannot feign God’s presence for long. When Samson lost the presence of God
and was awakened from sleep, he shook himself and did his usual exercises and
gymnastics, yet God was nowhere to be found (Judges 16:19-20). God is not in
the superficial activities. It is either He is with you or He is not. And if
you claim He is with you, why is it that those around you cannot notice Him in
your life? Whatever is covering God’s presence in your life shall be consumed
by fire. When people know that God is with you, they will be very careful about
what they do to you or with you.
The effect of God’s presence was also perceivable in the
life of Peter and John after a miracle took place in the early church. A
popular lame man of over 40 years was healed. This news was all over town and
being grieved by it, the religious leaders of their day arrested Peter and
John. As they cross-examined them, they realised they could not speak Queen’s
English. They were uneducated in the things of men but they also realised that
they had been schooled by Jesus. At this time, the Lord had ascended, yet, the
unbelieving temple leaders could testify that they had been with Jesus. In
other words, they were carriers of His presence. You can be a carrier of His
presence irrespective of your academic, social or financial status. Can it be
said by people around that you had been with Jesus? When last did you tarry in
His presence for hours, days weeks or months?
PRAYER POINT:
Father, from today, let it be visible that I have been with
you. Make me a carrier of Your uncommon presence.
Bible in one year: Judges 5-8
Let ur light so shine b4 men so dey may see.
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