HIS PRESENCE SHALL GO WITH THEE

"And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest" (Exodus 33:14). 

The above words are taken from the conversation between God almighty and His servant Moses. Here, God promised Moses and the children of Israel that His presence will go with them as they journeyed to Cannan. Moses had requested for that presence, having realised that peaceful and victorious progress in the journey of life is impossible without the presence of God. 

As we journey through this new year, we also need the presence of God. The presence of God makes a huge difference in a man's life. Without that divine presence, life would be empty and could become meaningless. If God is with you, you can be sure that every aspect of your life will know tremendous improvement. The presence of God comes with a lot of benefits. In this particular instance, as it relates to our Scripture verse for today, the presence of God brings rest. How greatly we all need the rest that God gives. 

Rest comes in different shapes and dimensions. For example, there are some who have suffered seriously under the yoke of sicknesses and diseases. Such need the rest that God gives through His healing power. This year, God's presence will go with you, bringing healing to your body and health to your life. And then, there are those who are burdened with all kinds of debts. They have personal and corporate debts hanging on their neck. The assurance from the Lord God is that the divine presence will give you rest from every debt. The God of abundance, the Great Provider, the God who is more than enough shall bless you with more than enough to change your financial status from a debtor to a creditor in the name of Jesus Christ. 

If you have been experiencing trouble from one adversary or the other, God is set to give you rest from your adversaries. Whether it is in your marriage, your business or your vocation, rest from troubles is what God is offering to all who would believe. His presence will go with you to disarm your enemies and deliver to you sure victory in the battles of life. We know already that when God is with you, no one can stand against you. When Jehovah is for you, no power can withstand you. If they come against you in one way, they shall flee in seven ways. All that are ganging up against you to frustrate you shall be scattered by the thunder of God. 

In conclusion, I want to encourage you to earnestly covet this promised presence of God. Although we have the assurance of the Most High that His presence will go with us in this year's journey, we must also do our part to ensure that we do not come short of that promise. Your part is to ask in faith for the presence of God to abide with you. Next is to commit to a lifestyle that will not grieve that divine presence. Sin will grieve the presence of God; avoid it like a plague.