The Presence of God
What might happen if God’s presence caused rejoicing, tenderness, and peace?
Philippians 4:4-5,7
“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near…. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Take a moment to meditate on the presence of God.
What is their presence like?
What are their attributes?
What sensations come in your body?
How do you feel?
What do you want to do?
In this passage, the response to God being near is joy (not just your everyday joy but “rejoicing,” great joy), tenderness, and peace.
Did your meditation align with experiences of rejoicing, tenderness, and peace? What about your meditation on God’s presence might need revision or reflection?
How might you be misrepresenting God in your own self? What might happen if God’s presence caused rejoicing, tenderness, and peace? How would you reflect that to others?