Oct 30 2007
Why does God Tarry?
The goodness of God is revealed to me the most when I am dry and thirsty for something to quench the parching spiritual dullness that sometimes overtakes me. His presence is counted so much more glorious when I “feel” like I have been stowed away from God. Like I have been hidden deep in the recesses of the earth so far down that God Himself could not reach me. When my emotions are waging war on my own soul and I am desperately longing to be enlightened by the Holy One.
This is when the greatest hopes and and the richest joys are born in my heart. It has happened over and over again. After days and weeks of struggling, wrestling, fighting and failure to be in the presence of God. Without even a moments notice God once again grants His presence and restores elatedness to my heart. Why does God tarry? Why does he hide His face? In order to make us appreciate Him more and long for His presence, that’s why. No time is so glorious as the blessed reunion of the Christian and the divine presence of His Savior. Those are truly the most glorious times in life!
So my dear brothers and sisters don’t give up. Fight to enter into the presence of God. Pray without ceasing and fast with the intentions of God’s presence. Shun sin and shake off your guilty fears. Come boldly to the throne of grace knowing that we have a great and merciful high priest who is praying for us always. Who has also made availible to us presence of God through His sacrifice. Don’t be lazy, don’t be unintentional but rather strive to be consumed by the Glory of God.
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