Dwelling or Visiting?

 1 Kings 1; 1 Chronicles 28; Psalms. 91; 1 Thessalonians 5 

“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust.’”

Psalm 91:1, 2

Those who dwell in God’s presence, rest in the Lord. Those who only visit God’s presence can struggle with anxiety and fear. To dwell in God’s presence is to fully surrender our lives to the Lord and be filled with his presence through the Holy Spirit. David was filled with the Holy Spirit when Samuel anointed him; now, every child of God can experience God’s presence in the same way. The presence of God brings inner peace and rest that prevail through the tests and trials of family, work, and life. We daily commune with God and listen to his counsel because we trust in God and live with him.

Are we dwelling with God or just visiting?

Not only will we experience the difference, those around us will notice it.

“Lord Jesus, fill me again this day with your Spirit and your living presence. Thank you for your rest and peace, for your glory.”