Christ Apostolic Church Living Water Devotional For July 24, 2024 : Topic – The Power Of Presence
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CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH THE LIVING WATER (January-December, 2024)
DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
DATE : Wednesday, July 24, 2024
TOPIC: :THE POWER OF HIS PRESENCE
MEMORISE : He has not observed iniquity in Jacob, nor has He seen wickedness in Israel. The LORD his God is with him, and the shout of a King is among them (Number 23:21).
READ: Number 23:21-23
[21]. “He has not observed iniquity in Jacob, nor has He seen wickedness in Israel. The Lord his God is with him, and the shout of a King is among them.
[22]. God brings them out of Egypt; He has strength like a wild ox.
[23]. “For there is no sorcery against Jacob, nor any divination against Israel. It now must be said of Jacob and of Israel, ‘Oh, what God has done!’
EXPOSITION
Does reflection on the power of God’s presence fill you with a sense of awe and wonder? There is truly nothing like being in His presence. Balaam, a seer, was hired by King Balak to curse Israel. But, whenever Balaam tried it, God intervened and put blessings in his mouth instead. This was all because of the power of God’s presence. Our memory Scripture affirms this: The LORD his God is with him, and the shout of a King is among them. These words show that when God’s presence is with one, there is no room for satanic attack or infiltration. Such is protected and blessed beyond measure.
When we are in God’s presence, we are also filled with a sense of peace and joy that silences anxiety, since God is in control. His presence gives us comfort and the strength to face any challenge that comes our ways. In addition to these blessings, being in God’s presence also gives us a sense of purpose. We are reminded of our calling and mission to spread God’s love and grace to those around us. We are empowered to be a light in the dark world and to make a difference in the lives of those we encounter. Let us close with the words of Psalm 16:11: You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy, At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. May we always seek God’s presence and allow Him to transform us from the inside.
PRAYER POINTS
1. Thank God that He is ever ready to be with us at all times.
2. I receive the grace to constantly remain in Your presence.
3. Pray for CAC Pearce Region, our father in the Lord, the Regional Superintendent, and other officers at the various levels as led by the spirit of God.
SUGGESTED HYMN FOR TODAY
CAC GHB: 586
1. Abide among us with Thy grace,
Lord, Jesus, evermore;
Nor let us e’er to sin give place,
Nor grieve Him we adore.
2. Abide among us with Thy word,
Redeemer whom we love;
Thy help and mercy here afford,
And life with Thee above.
3. Abide among us with Thy ray,
O Light that lighten’st all,
And let Thy truth preserve our way,
Nor suffer us to fall.
4. Abide with us to bless us still,
O bounteous Lord of peace;
With grace and pow’r our spirits fill,
Our faith and love increase.
5. Abide among us as our shield,
O Captain of Thy host,
That to the world we may not yield,
Nor e’er forsake our post.
6. Abide with us in faithful love,
Our God and Saviour be;
Thy help in need, O let us prove,
And keep us true to Thee.
Amen.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY:
Proverbs 31, Ecclesiastes 1, 2