Promises for the Battle
God’s Presence
God’s Presence #9—Present In Praise
You are holy, inhabiting the praises of Israel. In you our fathers trusted; they trusted and you delivered them. Psalm 22:3-4 “Eternal Father, strong to save, whose arm dost still the restless wave,” I celebrate your holiness—your infinite, unexcelled, and irreplaceable worth. In your presence, I recognize my finitude and weakness, and I admit my … Continue reading
God’s Presence #8—Gloriously Present
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith. Finally, the crown of righteousness is reserved for me. The Lord, the righteous Judge, will award it to me on that day; and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7–8 … Continue reading
God’s Presence #7—Present for Life
God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. The ones who have the Son have this life; the ones who do not have the Son of God do not have this life. 1 John 5:11–12 All patients have doctors. We have a doctor in the sense that the doctor has … Continue reading
God’ Presence #6—Present For Clarity
It is to your advantage that I … send the Helper to you. … He will expose the world’s error concerning sin, righteousness, and judgment. John 16:7–8 The rest of the world would have us believe incorrectly about certain fundamental truths regarding God’s kingdom. This is why Jesus thinks having the Holy Spirit is advantageous … Continue reading
God’s Presence #5—Present Against Fear
The Lord himself has said, “I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you.” Therefore, we confidently say, “I AM is my helper; I will not be frightened. What can a person do to me?” Hebrews 13:5–6 Fear is very often a lie. Normally, fear occurs when we see a situation as dangerous … Continue reading
God’s Presence #4—Present In The Valley
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for you are with me. Your rod and staff comfort me. You prepared a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anointed my head with oil. My cup overflows. Surely goodness and extraordinary kindness will pursue me … Continue reading
God’s Presence #3—Present In Persecution
Joseph had been taken down to Egypt … and I AM was with Joseph. Genesis 39:1–2 Where we are in life, physically or existentially, is infinitely less important than who is with us while we’re there. Paradise becomes perdition if we’re in a “Garden of Eden” accompanied by an enemy. If we feel captive in … Continue reading
God’s Presence #2—Present For Joy
I have set I AM continually before me; I will not be shaken because he is at my right hand. … You make me know the way of life: fullness of joy in your presence; pleasures from your right hand forever. Psalm 16:8–11 While the psalmist alludes to the full and eternal fellowship we will … Continue reading
God’s Presence #1—Present For Victory
In one sense we can never escape the presence of God: “In him we live and move and exist.” “Where can I flee from your presence?” is a rhetorical question implying a negative answer. But God’s promises to be present in an actively helpful sense are legion and were given to motivate our resolve to … Continue reading
Courage #3—Certain Courage
“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be frightened, for I am your God. Certainly I will strengthen you, I will help you, and I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. …” says the Eternal, even your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel. Isaiah 41:10 &14 God could hardly be … Continue reading
Promises for the Battle 