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The Goodness of God’s Presence

I was recently asked, “Tim, if you could do anything, what would you do?” My response was, “Climb Mt. Everest.” Now, at this point, I’m tempted to say that ship has sailed, but to be honest I don’t think that ship was ever really in the water. But the fact remains, every photo I’ve ever seen of Mt. Everest and every movie I’ve ever watched of people ascending its face has absolutely inspired and enthralled me. To me, there would be no more exciting place to be standing than at the top of the world. 

Well, actually, I can think of one place that I am even more drawn to – the presence of God. Wherever that it – that’s where I want to be. There is a deep longing within the human heart for the presence of God. The author of Psalm 84 felt that same desire. Verse 2 expresses this deep longing, 

“My soul yearns, even faints, 

for the courts of the Lord; 

my heart and my flesh cry out 

for the living God.”

The good news for us is that we don’t need to travel to a temple somewhere to enjoy God’s presence. He has given us His Holy Spirit. We can enjoy His good presence wherever we are, whenever we want. Take time today to let your soul rest in the presence of our good, good God.